Events

Michigan Ridgefest: Industry consumption push drives Ridgefest apple updates

Michigan’s Ridgefest typically focuses on tours and discussions regarding what apple growers are doing in the orchard. The 13th annual field day, which was Aug. 1 in Fremont, Michigan, centered on the end result of... more »

Organic Grower Summit to tackle improving soil health

In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change. “We started realizing that our ground was kind of just getting dead on us,” Park said, “and we... more »

Survey: Most prevalent disease pressures in 2024

Fruit Growers News wants to know what disease pressures you faced and how you handled the challenge in 2024. We are taking a brief survey now through January 2025 and your insights are valuable. Please,... more »

Tour stops revealed for Farm Market Bus Tour 2024

Set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, the Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets to learn more about each location’s business... more »

UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on... more »

Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques highlighted at Great Lakes EXPO

At the 2024 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO, Zilfina Rubio Ames and Olga Padilla-Zakour will share insights on blueberry fertilization and Concord grape juice cold-press techniques. Padilla-Zakour, the Seneca Foods Foundation professor... more »

2024 NCAE Ag Employer Forum discusses pressing labor issues

The 2024 Ag Employer Labor Forum, presented by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), will run from Dec. 4-6, 2024 at the M Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. "We are expecting a sold-out event,... more »

Registration opens for CiderCon 2025 set to return to Chicago

The American Cider Association (ACA) has announced that the 15th annual CiderCon conference and trade show will take place in Chicago from Feb. 4-7, 2025. This event is a global gathering of cider professionals that... more »

World Ag Expo opens applications for 2025 seminars, ag innovation contest

The 2025 World Ag Expo is accepting applications for its annual Top-10 New Products competition and Seminar Series, which offer exhibitors and industry experts the chance to showcase the latest in agricultural innovation and education.... more »

ZAG offers 50 free reports at Global Produce and Floral Show

ZAG Technical Services will offer up to a total of 50 free Cyber Insights Reports at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia. “We’re excited to offer this level of insight to businesses... more »

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Fruit Growers News November 2024 cover image

Michigan Ridgefest: Industry consumption push drives Ridgefest apple updates

Water quality management in orchards: Maintaining grove water

Grove insights: IFTA summer tour

Plum factors:  Successful varieties offer growers opportunities

2024 Great Lakes EXPO: Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques to be highlighted

40U40 honorees

2025 Fruit & Nut Buyers’ Guide

Anaerobic soil disinfestation: Researchers study natural method to help strawberry growers

Washington tree fruit growers react to H-2A ruling

Organic Grower: Blue Bird Fruit 

Fresh Views: Team approaches to disease management

Farm Market & Agritourism: Market channel assessment

Ag Labor Review: Candid discussions regarding ag labor dilemmas

 

 

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