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'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK The Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) was in place at one of T&G Global’s commercial orchards. EnzaFruit Products is the U.S. subsidiary for T&G Global, and the FOPS could take hold in the U.S. The T&G Global goal was to determine the next step in maximizing production, implementing automation on a wide scale. USDA OFFERS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY COMPOST USDA announced May 17 the availability of up to $2 million for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2021. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and they are part of USDA’s broader efforts CHLORPROPHAM (CIPC) OFFICIALLY BANNED BY EUROPEAN UNION Chlorpropham (CIPC) officially banned by European Union. The European Commission will no longer allow the use of the herbicide chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020. The European Potato Processors Association (EUPPA) reported the development to its members June 18. Chlorpropham is a plant growth regulator used for preemergence control of grass FORECAST PRODUCTION OF SWEET, TART CHERRIES FORECASTS DOWN Source: USDA NASS. United States sweet cherry total production for 2020 is forecast at 334,000 tons, down 6% from 2019, according to the press release from NASS. In California, growers reported sufficient chill, despite an unusually warm winter. Cool weather in March extended the fruit growing season, which led to increased expectedyields
REQUIREMENTS CHANGED FOR FRESH BLUEBERRIES IMPORTED FROM Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile into the United States. Chile has divided Region VIII (Biobio), which is known to have European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM), into two regions: Biobio (Region VIII) and Nuble (Region XVI). Therefore NEW PONCA BLACKBERRY VARIETY GETS GOOD EARLY RESPONSE New Ponca blackberry variety gets good early response. The new Ponca blackberry variety released over the winter is catching the attention of growers and the market, according to its breeder, John R. Clark, a distinguished professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas. “This is an exciting blackberry, and one that folks are really SWEET KAROLINE BLACKBERRIES MAKE MARKET DEBUT A new year begins with a new variety for berry growers at Alpine Fresh Inc. and Berry Fresh, LLC. Their Sweet Karoline blackberries are making their market debut after seven years of research, development and market testing. The berry variety is distinguished for the remarkably sweet taste found in each and every berry. HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ARKANSAS PEACHES, MUSCADINES HARDEST HIT IN 2021’S SECOND Mark Morgan, co-owner of Peach Pickin’ Paradise, a U-pick operation in Johnson County, reported that the farm’s 2021 peach crop would be a total loss. “Mother nature brought it hard this year with -9 in February and a hard April 21 freeze,” Morgan said in an April 23 tweet. Morgan’s farm is the first commercial horticulture production EDWIN RAAK, MICHIGAN FRUIT GROWER, AGED 84, DIES Edwin Raak, Michigan fruit grower, aged 84, dies. Edwin E. Raak, 84, of Holland, Michigan, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2020, at Holland Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Randi (Comeau) Raak, and his sons Thomas J and Barbara (Hafer), James K and Barbara (Strong), and John J and Criselda (Vasquez) and stepchildren
'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK The Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) was in place at one of T&G Global’s commercial orchards. EnzaFruit Products is the U.S. subsidiary for T&G Global, and the FOPS could take hold in the U.S. The T&G Global goal was to determine the next step in maximizing production, implementing automation on a wide scale. USDA OFFERS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY COMPOST USDA announced May 17 the availability of up to $2 million for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2021. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and they are part of USDA’s broader efforts CHLORPROPHAM (CIPC) OFFICIALLY BANNED BY EUROPEAN UNION Chlorpropham (CIPC) officially banned by European Union. The European Commission will no longer allow the use of the herbicide chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020. The European Potato Processors Association (EUPPA) reported the development to its members June 18. Chlorpropham is a plant growth regulator used for preemergence control of grass FORECAST PRODUCTION OF SWEET, TART CHERRIES FORECASTS DOWN Source: USDA NASS. United States sweet cherry total production for 2020 is forecast at 334,000 tons, down 6% from 2019, according to the press release from NASS. In California, growers reported sufficient chill, despite an unusually warm winter. Cool weather in March extended the fruit growing season, which led to increased expectedyields
REQUIREMENTS CHANGED FOR FRESH BLUEBERRIES IMPORTED FROM Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile into the United States. Chile has divided Region VIII (Biobio), which is known to have European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM), into two regions: Biobio (Region VIII) and Nuble (Region XVI). Therefore NEW PONCA BLACKBERRY VARIETY GETS GOOD EARLY RESPONSE New Ponca blackberry variety gets good early response. The new Ponca blackberry variety released over the winter is catching the attention of growers and the market, according to its breeder, John R. Clark, a distinguished professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas. “This is an exciting blackberry, and one that folks are really SWEET KAROLINE BLACKBERRIES MAKE MARKET DEBUT A new year begins with a new variety for berry growers at Alpine Fresh Inc. and Berry Fresh, LLC. Their Sweet Karoline blackberries are making their market debut after seven years of research, development and market testing. The berry variety is distinguished for the remarkably sweet taste found in each and every berry. ABOUT FRUIT GROWERS NEWS About Fruit Growers News. For 60 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to PANDEMIC FOUND AG INTERESTS IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS TO During the pandemic, many realized the value of farmers, farm workers and the entire agricultural industry when food continued to reach consumers and shortages of fruits and vegetables never materialized. The dedication of farmers and farm workers who worked diligently every day to grow, harvest, process and ship our crops came into greaterfocus.
USDA PLEDGES FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM BOOST; UNITED FRESH USDA announced June 4 an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food Assistance Program to support and expand the emergency food network so food banks and local organizations can reliably serve theircommunities.
ONTARIO PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION HAS SEVEN NEW BOARD The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has announced the appointment of seven new board members at its Annual General Meeting held on June 9. The newly elected Directors will serve three-year terms from 2021-2024. IT'S BACK: EPA, ARMY ANNOUNCE INTENT TO REVISE DEFINITION The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army announced June 9 their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States,” known as WOTUS, to “better protect our nation’s vital water resources that support public health, environmental protection, agricultural activity,and economicgrowth.”
NEXT GENERATION BLACK/HISPANIC FARMERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Next Generation of Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship (NGBHF) Program application deadline for the 2021-2022 academic year is June 15, 2021. In its first year, the NGBHF Scholarship Program will award up to 25 scholarships to Black and Hispanic graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll or are enrolled in an agriculture program of study at the University of TRECO CELEBRATES 80 YEARS AS A FAMILY BUSINESS Current Issue. Mother, Marine son take over blueberry farm nestled in city. Partnership targets nation’s food deserts. FGN 60th Anniversary: Industry innovates to find best ways to grow fruit Philosophy, learning from failure recipe for farming success at Homegrown Organic Farms NEW GUIDE HELPS ORGANIC GROWERS MANAGE BURROWING RODENTS Burrowing rodents can cause extensive and expensive damage to orchards and crop fields. To manage the pests without chemicals used on conventional farms, organic growers can consult a new publication from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists. BELCHIM CROP PROTECTION ACQUIRED BY JAPANESE COMPANY Mitsui & Co. has completed its acquisition of Belchim Crop Protection following the transfer of the remaining 32% of shares held by Belchim Management NV/SA. Mitsui’s holding in Belchim Crop Protection is 62%, alongside ISK and Mitsui Chemicals Agro. CALCIUM IMPROVES TREE HEALTH, FRUIT PRODUCTION CaTs® from Tessenderlo Kerley (TKI) Crop Vitality, is a clear, liquid fertilizer with 100 percent soluble calcium that improves soil health, solubilizes nutrients in the soil and delivers soluble calcium more efficiently to a variety of crops, especially fruit trees. “All crops require calcium for normal physiological processes, the fruit HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ARKANSAS PEACHES, MUSCADINES HARDEST HIT IN 2021’S SECOND Mark Morgan, co-owner of Peach Pickin’ Paradise, a U-pick operation in Johnson County, reported that the farm’s 2021 peach crop would be a total loss. “Mother nature brought it hard this year with -9 in February and a hard April 21 freeze,” Morgan said in an April 23 tweet. Morgan’s farm is the first commercial horticulture production EDWIN RAAK, MICHIGAN FRUIT GROWER, AGED 84, DIES Edwin Raak, Michigan fruit grower, aged 84, dies. Edwin E. Raak, 84, of Holland, Michigan, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2020, at Holland Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Randi (Comeau) Raak, and his sons Thomas J and Barbara (Hafer), James K and Barbara (Strong), and John J and Criselda (Vasquez) and stepchildren
'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK The Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) was in place at one of T&G Global’s commercial orchards. EnzaFruit Products is the U.S. subsidiary for T&G Global, and the FOPS could take hold in the U.S. The T&G Global goal was to determine the next step in maximizing production, implementing automation on a wide scale. USDA OFFERS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY COMPOST USDA announced May 17 the availability of up to $2 million for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2021. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and they are part of USDA’s broader efforts CHLORPROPHAM (CIPC) OFFICIALLY BANNED BY EUROPEAN UNION Chlorpropham (CIPC) officially banned by European Union. The European Commission will no longer allow the use of the herbicide chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020. The European Potato Processors Association (EUPPA) reported the development to its members June 18. Chlorpropham is a plant growth regulator used for preemergence control of grass FORECAST PRODUCTION OF SWEET, TART CHERRIES FORECASTS DOWN Source: USDA NASS. United States sweet cherry total production for 2020 is forecast at 334,000 tons, down 6% from 2019, according to the press release from NASS. In California, growers reported sufficient chill, despite an unusually warm winter. Cool weather in March extended the fruit growing season, which led to increased expectedyields
REQUIREMENTS CHANGED FOR FRESH BLUEBERRIES IMPORTED FROM Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile into the United States. Chile has divided Region VIII (Biobio), which is known to have European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM), into two regions: Biobio (Region VIII) and Nuble (Region XVI). Therefore NEW PONCA BLACKBERRY VARIETY GETS GOOD EARLY RESPONSE New Ponca blackberry variety gets good early response. The new Ponca blackberry variety released over the winter is catching the attention of growers and the market, according to its breeder, John R. Clark, a distinguished professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas. “This is an exciting blackberry, and one that folks are really SWEET KAROLINE BLACKBERRIES MAKE MARKET DEBUT A new year begins with a new variety for berry growers at Alpine Fresh Inc. and Berry Fresh, LLC. Their Sweet Karoline blackberries are making their market debut after seven years of research, development and market testing. The berry variety is distinguished for the remarkably sweet taste found in each and every berry. HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ARKANSAS PEACHES, MUSCADINES HARDEST HIT IN 2021’S SECOND Mark Morgan, co-owner of Peach Pickin’ Paradise, a U-pick operation in Johnson County, reported that the farm’s 2021 peach crop would be a total loss. “Mother nature brought it hard this year with -9 in February and a hard April 21 freeze,” Morgan said in an April 23 tweet. Morgan’s farm is the first commercial horticulture production EDWIN RAAK, MICHIGAN FRUIT GROWER, AGED 84, DIES Edwin Raak, Michigan fruit grower, aged 84, dies. Edwin E. Raak, 84, of Holland, Michigan, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2020, at Holland Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Randi (Comeau) Raak, and his sons Thomas J and Barbara (Hafer), James K and Barbara (Strong), and John J and Criselda (Vasquez) and stepchildren
'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK The Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) was in place at one of T&G Global’s commercial orchards. EnzaFruit Products is the U.S. subsidiary for T&G Global, and the FOPS could take hold in the U.S. The T&G Global goal was to determine the next step in maximizing production, implementing automation on a wide scale. USDA OFFERS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY COMPOST USDA announced May 17 the availability of up to $2 million for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2021. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and they are part of USDA’s broader efforts CHLORPROPHAM (CIPC) OFFICIALLY BANNED BY EUROPEAN UNION Chlorpropham (CIPC) officially banned by European Union. The European Commission will no longer allow the use of the herbicide chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020. The European Potato Processors Association (EUPPA) reported the development to its members June 18. Chlorpropham is a plant growth regulator used for preemergence control of grass FORECAST PRODUCTION OF SWEET, TART CHERRIES FORECASTS DOWN Source: USDA NASS. United States sweet cherry total production for 2020 is forecast at 334,000 tons, down 6% from 2019, according to the press release from NASS. In California, growers reported sufficient chill, despite an unusually warm winter. Cool weather in March extended the fruit growing season, which led to increased expectedyields
REQUIREMENTS CHANGED FOR FRESH BLUEBERRIES IMPORTED FROM Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile into the United States. Chile has divided Region VIII (Biobio), which is known to have European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM), into two regions: Biobio (Region VIII) and Nuble (Region XVI). Therefore NEW PONCA BLACKBERRY VARIETY GETS GOOD EARLY RESPONSE New Ponca blackberry variety gets good early response. The new Ponca blackberry variety released over the winter is catching the attention of growers and the market, according to its breeder, John R. Clark, a distinguished professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas. “This is an exciting blackberry, and one that folks are really SWEET KAROLINE BLACKBERRIES MAKE MARKET DEBUT A new year begins with a new variety for berry growers at Alpine Fresh Inc. and Berry Fresh, LLC. Their Sweet Karoline blackberries are making their market debut after seven years of research, development and market testing. The berry variety is distinguished for the remarkably sweet taste found in each and every berry. ABOUT FRUIT GROWERS NEWS About Fruit Growers News. For 60 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to PANDEMIC FOUND AG INTERESTS IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS TO During the pandemic, many realized the value of farmers, farm workers and the entire agricultural industry when food continued to reach consumers and shortages of fruits and vegetables never materialized. The dedication of farmers and farm workers who worked diligently every day to grow, harvest, process and ship our crops came into greaterfocus.
USDA PLEDGES FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM BOOST; UNITED FRESH USDA announced June 4 an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food Assistance Program to support and expand the emergency food network so food banks and local organizations can reliably serve theircommunities.
ONTARIO PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION HAS SEVEN NEW BOARD The Ontario Produce Marketing Association has announced the appointment of seven new board members at its Annual General Meeting held on June 9. The newly elected Directors will serve three-year terms from 2021-2024. IT'S BACK: EPA, ARMY ANNOUNCE INTENT TO REVISE DEFINITION The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army announced June 9 their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States,” known as WOTUS, to “better protect our nation’s vital water resources that support public health, environmental protection, agricultural activity,and economicgrowth.”
NEXT GENERATION BLACK/HISPANIC FARMERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Next Generation of Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship (NGBHF) Program application deadline for the 2021-2022 academic year is June 15, 2021. In its first year, the NGBHF Scholarship Program will award up to 25 scholarships to Black and Hispanic graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll or are enrolled in an agriculture program of study at the University of TRECO CELEBRATES 80 YEARS AS A FAMILY BUSINESS Current Issue. Mother, Marine son take over blueberry farm nestled in city. Partnership targets nation’s food deserts. FGN 60th Anniversary: Industry innovates to find best ways to grow fruit Philosophy, learning from failure recipe for farming success at Homegrown Organic Farms NEW GUIDE HELPS ORGANIC GROWERS MANAGE BURROWING RODENTS Burrowing rodents can cause extensive and expensive damage to orchards and crop fields. To manage the pests without chemicals used on conventional farms, organic growers can consult a new publication from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists. BELCHIM CROP PROTECTION ACQUIRED BY JAPANESE COMPANY Mitsui & Co. has completed its acquisition of Belchim Crop Protection following the transfer of the remaining 32% of shares held by Belchim Management NV/SA. Mitsui’s holding in Belchim Crop Protection is 62%, alongside ISK and Mitsui Chemicals Agro. CALCIUM IMPROVES TREE HEALTH, FRUIT PRODUCTION CaTs® from Tessenderlo Kerley (TKI) Crop Vitality, is a clear, liquid fertilizer with 100 percent soluble calcium that improves soil health, solubilizes nutrients in the soil and delivers soluble calcium more efficiently to a variety of crops, especially fruit trees. “All crops require calcium for normal physiological processes, the fruit HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ARKANSAS PEACHES, MUSCADINES HARDEST HIT IN 2021’S SECOND In the overnight hours of April 20, temperatures fell into the 20s across about half the state, triggering the second historic freeze event in 2021. While many horticulture producers were able to prepare by covering berries and other bush plants, peach 'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK With heightened attention being given to labor-saving robotic harvesters and other innovative tools for tree fruit growers, a continued concentration is being given to the development of orchard planting systems that will be able to accommodate such breakthroughs. EDWIN RAAK, MICHIGAN FRUIT GROWER, AGED 84, DIES Edwin E. Raak, 84, of Holland, Michigan, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2020, at Holland Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Randi (Comeau) Raak, and his sons Thomas J and Barbara (Hafer), James K and Barbara (Strong), and John J and Criselda (Vasquez) and step children Christopher Herrell and Amy Derochey, andDevon Herrell.
JOHN DEERE REDEFINES ITS 5M SERIES TRACTORS FOR MY22 For model year 2022, John Deere has redefined its lineup of 5M Series Tractors by adding new technology and transmission options, and more top-end horsepower by welcoming a new 125-horsepower tractor to thelineup.
CHLORPROPHAM (CIPC) OFFICIALLY BANNED BY EUROPEAN UNION The European Commission will no longer allow the use of the herbicide chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020. The European Potato Processors Association (EUPPA) reported the development to its members June 18. FORECAST PRODUCTION OF SWEET, TART CHERRIES FORECASTS DOWN Mother Nature’s quirks, including cold snaps, are blamed for forecasted decreases in U.S. production of tart and sweet cherry varieties. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on June 11 released statistics for 2020 U.S. cherry production. LABOR DEPARTMENT DEBARS FLORIDA H-2A LABOR CONTRACTORS FOR The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has debarred Flo-Ag LLC – a farm labor contracting company based in Labelle, Florida – and its principals Jose Flores and Juan Flores from applying for certification to request temporary foreign workers under the H-2A agricultural worker visa program for two years. NEW PONCA BLACKBERRY VARIETY GETS GOOD EARLY RESPONSE The new Ponca blackberry variety released over the winter is catching the attention of growers and the market, according to its breeder, John R. Clark, a distinguished professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas. SWEET KAROLINE BLACKBERRIES MAKE MARKET DEBUT A new year begins with a new variety for berry growers at Alpine Fresh Inc. and Berry Fresh, LLC. Their Sweet Karoline blackberries are making their market debut after seven years of research, developmentand market testing.
HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ARKANSAS PEACHES, MUSCADINES HARDEST HIT IN 2021’S SECOND In the overnight hours of April 20, temperatures fell into the 20s across about half the state, triggering the second historic freeze event in 2021. While many horticulture producers were able to prepare by covering berries and other bush plants, peach 'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK With heightened attention being given to labor-saving robotic harvesters and other innovative tools for tree fruit growers, a continued concentration is being given to the development of orchard planting systems that will be able to accommodate such breakthroughs. EDWIN RAAK, MICHIGAN FRUIT GROWER, AGED 84, DIES Edwin E. Raak, 84, of Holland, Michigan, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2020, at Holland Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Randi (Comeau) Raak, and his sons Thomas J and Barbara (Hafer), James K and Barbara (Strong), and John J and Criselda (Vasquez) and step children Christopher Herrell and Amy Derochey, andDevon Herrell.
JOHN DEERE REDEFINES ITS 5M SERIES TRACTORS FOR MY22 For model year 2022, John Deere has redefined its lineup of 5M Series Tractors by adding new technology and transmission options, and more top-end horsepower by welcoming a new 125-horsepower tractor to thelineup.
CHLORPROPHAM (CIPC) OFFICIALLY BANNED BY EUROPEAN UNION The European Commission will no longer allow the use of the herbicide chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020. The European Potato Processors Association (EUPPA) reported the development to its members June 18. FORECAST PRODUCTION OF SWEET, TART CHERRIES FORECASTS DOWN Mother Nature’s quirks, including cold snaps, are blamed for forecasted decreases in U.S. production of tart and sweet cherry varieties. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on June 11 released statistics for 2020 U.S. cherry production. LABOR DEPARTMENT DEBARS FLORIDA H-2A LABOR CONTRACTORS FOR The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has debarred Flo-Ag LLC – a farm labor contracting company based in Labelle, Florida – and its principals Jose Flores and Juan Flores from applying for certification to request temporary foreign workers under the H-2A agricultural worker visa program for two years. NEW PONCA BLACKBERRY VARIETY GETS GOOD EARLY RESPONSE The new Ponca blackberry variety released over the winter is catching the attention of growers and the market, according to its breeder, John R. Clark, a distinguished professor of horticulture at the University of Arkansas. SWEET KAROLINE BLACKBERRIES MAKE MARKET DEBUT A new year begins with a new variety for berry growers at Alpine Fresh Inc. and Berry Fresh, LLC. Their Sweet Karoline blackberries are making their market debut after seven years of research, developmentand market testing.
ABOUT FRUIT GROWERS NEWS About Fruit Growers News. For 60 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to PANDEMIC FOUND AG INTERESTS IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS TO During the pandemic, many realized the value of farmers, farm workers and the entire agricultural industry when food continued to reach consumers and shortages of fruits and vegetables never materialized. The dedication of farmers and farm workers who worked diligently every day to grow, harvest, process and ship our crops came into greaterfocus.
FRUIT BREEDING COMPANY IFG MARKS ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY The fruit industry has dramatically changed over the last 20 years, and IFG is celebrating the pioneering advancements we have brought to the world of fruit breeding. SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE SETS ITS VIRTUAL 2021 ANNUAL MEETING The Soil Health Institute, the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced June 9 its much-anticipated annual meeting will USDA PLEDGES FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM BOOST; UNITED FRESH USDA announced June 4 an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to support and expand the emergency food network so food banks and FMC CORP.'S FLUINDAPYR FUNGICIDE RECEIVES EPA REGISTRATION FMC Corp. received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for fluindapyr, a novel broad-spectrum succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicide. Fluindapyr provides broad-spectrum activity against a wide range of destructive diseases in row and specialty crops, as well as turf. MOTHER, MARINE SON TAKE OVER BLUEBERRY FARM NESTLED IN What do a retired music professor and a retiring U.S. Marine have in common? Why, a blueberry farm, of course. Mother and son, Nancy Cornish and Stephen Cornish, and his wife Sonya, went into business together in the summer of 2020, buying Rocky Point Blueberry Farm in PARTNERSHIP TARGETS NATION’S FOOD DESERTS Some of tree agriculture’s biggest players are looking to change the face of hunger and food accessibility in the U.S. Burchell Nursery, in partnership with Netafim USA and Dole Food Co., has identified some of the nation’s worst food deserts – areas that have limited access to fresh, nutritious, affordable food – and is helping to transform these communities by providing them the STILL TIME TO RESPOND TO USDA’S NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL If you missed the deadline to respond to USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey, it is not too late. A second survey reminder is coming soon and responding online is easier thanever before.
FERTILIZER RATES FOR SPECIALTY CROPS REQUIRE ACCURATE 1,250 lbs/acre is a substantial amount of fertilizer to apply. If Kara can use a fertilizer with higher nutrient concentrations, like a 10-20-10, then she would only have to apply 500 lbs/acre of the fertilizer in order to meet her soil’s P demands. HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ABOUT FRUIT GROWERS NEWS About Fruit Growers News. For 60 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to ARKANSAS PEACHES, MUSCADINES HARDEST HIT IN 2021’S SECOND Mark Morgan, co-owner of Peach Pickin’ Paradise, a U-pick operation in Johnson County, reported that the farm’s 2021 peach crop would be a total loss. “Mother nature brought it hard this year with -9 in February and a hard April 21 freeze,” Morgan said in an April 23 tweet. Morgan’s farm is the first commercial horticulture production ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES MADE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BELCHIM In addition to his current role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Certis Europe, Mark Waltham is appointed to the position of CEO of Belchim Crop Protection, where his objective will be to ensure Belchim Crop Protection maximizes opportunities created by joining the Mitsui AgriScience family of companies, including leading value creation initiatives between Belchim and Certis Europe. HOW TO FIGHT HARD-TO-KILL CODLING MOTHS IN APPLES The early bird gets the worm, and growers who prepare early will have more luck catching codling moth before it damages their apples. Insecticide sprays must be timely, based on traps tracking moth flights, and the traps need to be set well in advance. INSECT REPELLENTS FOR BERRIES IDENTIFIED BY UNIVERSITY OF Raspberries used for monitoring spotted-wing drosophila infestation in the field. At the University of Minnesota, we have begun studying the efficacy of botanical repellents for organic management of SWD in blueberries and primocane raspberries. We compared the amount of SWD infested fruit when treated with one of three botanical essential oil 'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK The Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) was in place at one of T&G Global’s commercial orchards. EnzaFruit Products is the U.S. subsidiary for T&G Global, and the FOPS could take hold in the U.S. The T&G Global goal was to determine the next step in maximizing production, implementing automation on a wide scale. CALCIUM IMPROVES TREE HEALTH, FRUIT PRODUCTION CaTs® from Tessenderlo Kerley (TKI) Crop Vitality, is a clear, liquid fertilizer with 100 percent soluble calcium that improves soil health, solubilizes nutrients in the soil and delivers soluble calcium more efficiently to a variety of crops, especially fruit trees. “All crops require calcium for normal physiological processes, the fruit NEW BLACKBERRY FROM UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ACHIEVES Ponca is the 20th blackberry from the fruit breeding program of the division’s Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, said John R. Clark, fruit breeder and Distinguished Professor of horticulture for the Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas’ Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. REQUIREMENTS CHANGED FOR FRESH BLUEBERRIES IMPORTED FROM Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile into the United States. Chile has divided Region VIII (Biobio), which is known to have European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM), into two regions: Biobio (Region VIII) and Nuble (Region XVI). Therefore HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ABOUT FRUIT GROWERS NEWS About Fruit Growers News. For 60 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to ARKANSAS PEACHES, MUSCADINES HARDEST HIT IN 2021’S SECOND Mark Morgan, co-owner of Peach Pickin’ Paradise, a U-pick operation in Johnson County, reported that the farm’s 2021 peach crop would be a total loss. “Mother nature brought it hard this year with -9 in February and a hard April 21 freeze,” Morgan said in an April 23 tweet. Morgan’s farm is the first commercial horticulture production ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES MADE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BELCHIM In addition to his current role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Certis Europe, Mark Waltham is appointed to the position of CEO of Belchim Crop Protection, where his objective will be to ensure Belchim Crop Protection maximizes opportunities created by joining the Mitsui AgriScience family of companies, including leading value creation initiatives between Belchim and Certis Europe. HOW TO FIGHT HARD-TO-KILL CODLING MOTHS IN APPLES The early bird gets the worm, and growers who prepare early will have more luck catching codling moth before it damages their apples. Insecticide sprays must be timely, based on traps tracking moth flights, and the traps need to be set well in advance. INSECT REPELLENTS FOR BERRIES IDENTIFIED BY UNIVERSITY OF Raspberries used for monitoring spotted-wing drosophila infestation in the field. At the University of Minnesota, we have begun studying the efficacy of botanical repellents for organic management of SWD in blueberries and primocane raspberries. We compared the amount of SWD infested fruit when treated with one of three botanical essential oil 'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK The Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) was in place at one of T&G Global’s commercial orchards. EnzaFruit Products is the U.S. subsidiary for T&G Global, and the FOPS could take hold in the U.S. The T&G Global goal was to determine the next step in maximizing production, implementing automation on a wide scale. CALCIUM IMPROVES TREE HEALTH, FRUIT PRODUCTION CaTs® from Tessenderlo Kerley (TKI) Crop Vitality, is a clear, liquid fertilizer with 100 percent soluble calcium that improves soil health, solubilizes nutrients in the soil and delivers soluble calcium more efficiently to a variety of crops, especially fruit trees. “All crops require calcium for normal physiological processes, the fruit NEW BLACKBERRY FROM UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ACHIEVES Ponca is the 20th blackberry from the fruit breeding program of the division’s Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, said John R. Clark, fruit breeder and Distinguished Professor of horticulture for the Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas’ Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. REQUIREMENTS CHANGED FOR FRESH BLUEBERRIES IMPORTED FROM Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile into the United States. Chile has divided Region VIII (Biobio), which is known to have European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM), into two regions: Biobio (Region VIII) and Nuble (Region XVI). Therefore PANDEMIC FOUND AG INTERESTS IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS TO During the pandemic, many realized the value of farmers, farm workers and the entire agricultural industry when food continued to reach consumers and shortages of fruits and vegetables never materialized. The dedication of farmers and farm workers who worked diligently every day to grow, harvest, process and ship our crops came into greaterfocus.
SOIL HEALTH INSTITUTE SETS ITS VIRTUAL 2021 ANNUAL MEETING The Soil Health Institute, the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced June 9 its much-anticipated annual meeting will INDUSTRY INNOVATES TO FIND BEST WAYS TO GROW FRUIT (This is another in a series of stories marking the 60th anniversary of Fruit Growers News). The tree fruit industry reached a full maturation point over the course of the 20th century. FRUIT BREEDING COMPANY IFG MARKS ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY The fruit industry has dramatically changed over the last 20 years, and IFG is celebrating the pioneering advancements we have brought to the world of fruit breeding. USDA PLEDGES FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM BOOST; UNITED FRESH USDA announced June 4 an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to support and expand the emergency food network so food banks and MOTHER, MARINE SON TAKE OVER BLUEBERRY FARM NESTLED IN What do a retired music professor and a retiring U.S. Marine have in common? Why, a blueberry farm, of course. Mother and son, Nancy Cornish and Stephen Cornish, and his wife Sonya, went into business together in the summer of 2020, buying Rocky Point Blueberry Farm in FMC CORP.'S FLUINDAPYR FUNGICIDE RECEIVES EPA REGISTRATION FMC Corp. received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for fluindapyr, a novel broad-spectrum succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicide. Fluindapyr provides broad-spectrum activity against a wide range of destructive diseases in row and specialty crops, as well as turf. PARTNERSHIP TARGETS NATION’S FOOD DESERTS Some of tree agriculture’s biggest players are looking to change the face of hunger and food accessibility in the U.S. Burchell Nursery, in partnership with Netafim USA and Dole Food Co., has identified some of the nation’s worst food deserts – areas that have limited access to fresh, nutritious, affordable food – and is helping to transform these communities by providing them the STILL TIME TO RESPOND TO USDA’S NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL If you missed the deadline to respond to USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey, it is not too late. A second survey reminder is coming soon and responding online is easier thanever before.
FERTILIZER RATES FOR SPECIALTY CROPS REQUIRE ACCURATE 1,250 lbs/acre is a substantial amount of fertilizer to apply. If Kara can use a fertilizer with higher nutrient concentrations, like a 10-20-10, then she would only have to apply 500 lbs/acre of the fertilizer in order to meet her soil’s P demands. HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ABOUT FRUIT GROWERS NEWS About Fruit Growers News. For 60 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to EDWIN RAAK, MICHIGAN FRUIT GROWER, AGED 84, DIES Edwin Raak, Michigan fruit grower, aged 84, dies. Edwin E. Raak, 84, of Holland, Michigan, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2020, at Holland Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Randi (Comeau) Raak, and his sons Thomas J and Barbara (Hafer), James K and Barbara (Strong), and John J and Criselda (Vasquez) and stepchildren
HOW TO FIGHT HARD-TO-KILL CODLING MOTHS IN APPLES There’s a narrow window of opportunity to hit codling moths with insecticide sprays. A delta-shaped trap – tent-shaped trap with pheromone and a sticky pattern – can help growers pinpoint the right time. The trap will measure when the moths begin flying and application of insecticides will soon follow. Adama AgriculturalSolutions
'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK The Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) was in place at one of T&G Global’s commercial orchards. EnzaFruit Products is the U.S. subsidiary for T&G Global, and the FOPS could take hold in the U.S. The T&G Global goal was to determine the next step in maximizing production, implementing automation on a wide scale. REQUIREMENTS CHANGED FOR FRESH BLUEBERRIES IMPORTED FROM Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile into the United States. Chile has divided Region VIII (Biobio), which is known to have European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM), into two regions: Biobio (Region VIII) and Nuble (Region XVI). Therefore SWEET KAROLINE BLACKBERRIES MAKE MARKET DEBUT A new year begins with a new variety for berry growers at Alpine Fresh Inc. and Berry Fresh, LLC. Their Sweet Karoline blackberries are making their market debut after seven years of research, development and market testing. The berry variety is distinguished for the remarkably sweet taste found in each and every berry. MANAGING APPLE MAGGOTS WITH INSECTICIDES Adults are black flies with white crossbands on the abdomen (3 on males, 4 on females), a prominent white spot on the posterior end of the thorax and wings marked with black bands.Photo: New York State Ag Experiment Station Moderate levels of apple maggot adult emergence have been detected at the Michigan State University Trevor Nichols Research Center in Fennville, Michigan, following late NEW BLACKBERRY FROM UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ACHIEVES Ponca is the 20th blackberry from the fruit breeding program of the division’s Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, said John R. Clark, fruit breeder and Distinguished Professor of horticulture for the Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas’ Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. INFLATABLE DANCERS SCARE OFF BIRDS Steve Otto, owner of Valley View Farms in Bangor, Mich., which grows 70 acres of blueberries, calls the unusual scarecrows “air dancers.”. The inflatables were installed in three of his fields that have power, and in a few without power with the help of generators. “I have to tell you, they worked really well with keeping the birds away HOME - FRUIT GROWERS NEWSCOVID-19BY REGIONFRUITSLABORCROP PROTECTIONCROP MANAGEMENT NuPhY aims high, seeks to set platinum standard for tree fruit disease testing Pullman, Washington-based agricultural technology company NuPhy Plants has joined a select group of Pacific Northwest labs deemed competent to test for Little Cherry Virus 2 and X-disease. ABOUT FRUIT GROWERS NEWS About Fruit Growers News. For 60 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to EDWIN RAAK, MICHIGAN FRUIT GROWER, AGED 84, DIES Edwin Raak, Michigan fruit grower, aged 84, dies. Edwin E. Raak, 84, of Holland, Michigan, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2020, at Holland Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Randi (Comeau) Raak, and his sons Thomas J and Barbara (Hafer), James K and Barbara (Strong), and John J and Criselda (Vasquez) and stepchildren
HOW TO FIGHT HARD-TO-KILL CODLING MOTHS IN APPLES There’s a narrow window of opportunity to hit codling moths with insecticide sprays. A delta-shaped trap – tent-shaped trap with pheromone and a sticky pattern – can help growers pinpoint the right time. The trap will measure when the moths begin flying and application of insecticides will soon follow. Adama AgriculturalSolutions
'FUTURE ORCHARD PRODUCTION SYSTEM' DRIVES ORCHARD OUTLOOK The Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) was in place at one of T&G Global’s commercial orchards. EnzaFruit Products is the U.S. subsidiary for T&G Global, and the FOPS could take hold in the U.S. The T&G Global goal was to determine the next step in maximizing production, implementing automation on a wide scale. REQUIREMENTS CHANGED FOR FRESH BLUEBERRIES IMPORTED FROM Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile into the United States. Chile has divided Region VIII (Biobio), which is known to have European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM), into two regions: Biobio (Region VIII) and Nuble (Region XVI). Therefore SWEET KAROLINE BLACKBERRIES MAKE MARKET DEBUT A new year begins with a new variety for berry growers at Alpine Fresh Inc. and Berry Fresh, LLC. Their Sweet Karoline blackberries are making their market debut after seven years of research, development and market testing. The berry variety is distinguished for the remarkably sweet taste found in each and every berry. MANAGING APPLE MAGGOTS WITH INSECTICIDES Adults are black flies with white crossbands on the abdomen (3 on males, 4 on females), a prominent white spot on the posterior end of the thorax and wings marked with black bands.Photo: New York State Ag Experiment Station Moderate levels of apple maggot adult emergence have been detected at the Michigan State University Trevor Nichols Research Center in Fennville, Michigan, following late NEW BLACKBERRY FROM UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ACHIEVES Ponca is the 20th blackberry from the fruit breeding program of the division’s Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, said John R. Clark, fruit breeder and Distinguished Professor of horticulture for the Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas’ Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. INFLATABLE DANCERS SCARE OFF BIRDS Steve Otto, owner of Valley View Farms in Bangor, Mich., which grows 70 acres of blueberries, calls the unusual scarecrows “air dancers.”. The inflatables were installed in three of his fields that have power, and in a few without power with the help of generators. “I have to tell you, they worked really well with keeping the birds away USDA PLEDGES FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM BOOST; UNITED FRESH USDA announced June 4 an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to support and expand the emergency food network so food banks and GROWERS SHARE PROS AND CONS OF H-2A PROGRAM H-2A has other downsides. It’s costly (add everything up – wages, housing, paperwork, etc. – and Costanza said it costs him close to $18 an hour for each worker) – the farm can’t afford to make other improvements. And not all of the H-2A workers were as experienced as Costanza had hoped. The program has grown tremendously in the last EVERGREEN CREATIONS’ SPOOKLEY FARM PROGRAM MARKS 20TH Spookley the Square Pumpkin is turning 20 this fall and Evergreen Creations, an agritourism industry provider of farm-friendly “edutainment” content, is offering up some fun ways for farms and their visitors to be a key part of Spookley’s big celebration. UPL WELCOMES NEW STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS LEAD MATT LEWIS UPL North America announces the addition of Matt Lewis as U.S. Strategic Accounts Lead, Seed and Soil Health. Lewis will lead a team in growing the seed and soil health business by bringing maximum value to growers who want top performance from the seeds they plant. SUGGESTIONS SOUGHT FOR PLANT PROTECTION, NATIONAL CLEAN USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites stakeholders to submit project suggestions for fiscal year (FY) 2022 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721) funding. In total, APHIS will allocate approximately $75 million to plant protection funding with at least $5 million going to the National Clean Plant Network(NCPN).
NEW CEO ANNOUNCED FOR TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA Norway-headquartered global sustainable technology company TOMRA Systems ASA has said current president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, willbe
KEEPING UNDER COVER: THE IDEAL LOOK OF AN ORCHARD FLOOR Keeping Under Cover: The Ideal Look of an Orchard Floor. In 25 years of studying the matter, Ian Merwin has seen all kinds of systems for managing groundcover vegetation in orchards. In some European orchards managed for cider apples, the grass grows like a hayfield. In others, sheep keep down the vegetation. Some orchards are clean tilled and BLUEBERRIES BRING IN OVER $55M TO NORTH CAROLINA GROWERS Blueberries are in peak season in North Carolina. They’re flavorful – both sweet and tart – and they deliver health and economic benefits. Find out more about these summertime treats and a few things NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is doing to make them even better. THERE’S A DANGER IN OVER-SIMPLIFYING CALIFORNIA WATER You hear it every time drought returns to California: “Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth.” “Collect shower water in a bucket before it warms up.” THE BEST STRAWBERRIES TO GROW IN HOT LOCATIONS IDENTIFIED It’s strawberry season in many parts of the U.S, and supermarkets are teeming with these fresh heart-shaped treats. Although the bright red, juicy fruit can grow almost anywhere with lots of sunlight, production in some hot, dry regions is a challenge.* Subscribe/Renew
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