Peaches
New markets may be required for organic growers
When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce. “In... more »
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive... more »
Bluebird Organic Fruit builds success through organic fruit production
Farming has always been central to Luke and Annie Gingerich's lives. The lifelong connection led them to establish Bluebird Organic Fruit Co., a thriving peach-growing operation in Palisade, Colorado, built on a commitment to organic... more »
Spotted lanternfly detected in Georgia
An invasive and destructive insect pest, spotted lanternflies (SLF), has been discovered in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made the first detection of... more »
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization... more »
Titan Farms, a southeast peach powerhouse, tests soil, combats pests and disease
Monitoring soil health and protecting its peaches from pests and diseases are big challenges for Titan Farms, a leading Southeastern grower. Titan Farms’ Chalmers Carr has been growing peaches since he... more »
Growers appointed to Georgia commodity commissions
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has named growers to head Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions. The commissions include apples, blueberries, peaches, pecans, wine and grapes and vegetables. The following are the appointments: Apple Commodity Commission: Andy... more »
NJ Agriculture Secretary highlights advanced peach packing facility during National Peach Month
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn visited the Eastern Propak distribution center in Glassboro, Gloucester County, to mark National Peach Month and highlight the availability of Jersey Fresh peaches. During the visit, Wengryn, along... more »
Pearson Farm’s six generations find orchard happiness
Run by fifth- and sixth- generation family members, Pearson Farms planted its first peach trees in 1885. Pecan trees were added in the 1930s. Lanier and Lawton Pearson. Photos courtesy Pearson... more »
Tenerelli Orchards exits wholesale, focuses on farmers markets, u-pick
Leaving the wholesale end of the business for direct-to-consumer sales via farmers markets proved a successful move for a Southern California tree fruit grower. In the high desert an hour northeast of Los Angeles, Tenerelli... more »
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