Thomas Skernivitz

Tune in as Dr. Jude Grosser talks about his favorite new rootstocks and scions and what they will mean to the future of the industry.

Despite their benefits, plant growth regulators should be used cautiously to enhance postharvest storability.

Various articles and conveyances banned if originating from any area where SLF infestation exists.

There’s no better place for a honey bee to be these days than an almond orchard designed by Project Apis m. to promote pollination.

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it should be to protect domestic agriculture or risk becoming dependent on foreign sources.

Latest reports from USDA seem to back up rumors of recent decreases. See which veggie segments are most impacted.

Equipment arriving through the pipeline aims to address irrigation problems for growers as early and efficiently as possible.

Amygdalin component, also found in cherries, nectarines, and apples, acts as an antibiotic.

University of Maine researchers cite increased need for predictive tools because of warming, drought, freezing, and pathogens.

Shelly Hartmann of True Blue Farms succeeds Chris Barnhill as organization’s chair.

Equipment manufacturers stress timeliness, efficiency to combat rising temperatures, and minimal moisture.

­­USDA-NASS objective forecast of 2.8 billion pounds is down significantly from the May subjective forecast of 3.2 billion.

The more inviting to bee colonies, the better chance berry fields have at proper pollination.

Hopefully, the worst of pandemic-related problems are behind us. But until then, there’s still some heavy lifting to do -- splinters and all.

Bottom line for stakeholders: “No party to a contract should be forced to bear a disproportionate share of the risks when wildfires occur.”

The tool, often referred to as a blood test for plants, is getting more attention from growers.

Valent BioSciences announces EPA registration of Accede plant growth regulator for effective thinning of stone fruit and apples.

The industry gathering set for an in-person return will be the first major business event in Sacramento’s SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.

We delved into our 2021 State the Vegetable Industry Survey to find growers who personify the nation’s vegetable producers. Meet three we found!

Harvesting challenges reflect growers’ increasing move to mechanized options.