Fruits & vegetables news
2022-07-22
Researchers Identify Genes Making Strawberries Resistant to Fusarium Wilt
Strawberry losses from
Fusarium wilt could become less of a threat after researchers at the University of California, Davis, discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly soilborne disease. Read more
2022-07-22
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Cabbage Growers
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is August 15. Current policyholders who wish to... Read more
2022-07-21
Relationship of Lygus Infestations and Fruit Size in Strawberry
Comparison of average fruit size from July 18 harvest. Difference is statistically significant. Read more
2022-07-21
Gat Foods, Resorcix launch botanical ingredient to prevent TAB spoilage in beverages | Food Business Africa Magazine
US - Tropicana Brand Group, an American multinational fruit-based beverages company, plans to close its Fort Pierce plant because of a shortage of oranges, ... Read more
beverages supplier news & innovations
2022-07-21
Gat Foods, Resorcix launch botanical ingredient to prevent TAB spoilage in beverages | Food Business Africa Magazine
US - Tropicana Brand Group, an American multinational fruit-based beverages company, plans to close its Fort Pierce plant because of a shortage of oranges, ... Read more
beverages supplier news & innovations
2022-07-21
Relationship of Lygus Infestations and Fruit Size in Strawberry
Comparison of average fruit size from July 18 harvest. Difference is statistically significant. Read more
2022-07-21
Bovine Pedicures Taken to New Heights
They frequently fidget, often kick, and don't care to stand in the hot sun or cold wind while Tim, of Carlisle, PA, carefully sees to the health of their hooves. Due to his disability, Tim doesn't... Read more
2022-07-20
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative guarantees minimum apple prices for three years
BC Tree Fruits, a cooperative with a storied history dating back to 1936, is writing another chapter with guaranteed prices to apple growers for the next three years. For 270 grower families, the... Read more
2022-07-20
Sample orchard leaf tissues in last two weeks of July
Leaf sampling is one of the most valuable and standardized analysis tools to monitor and diagnose nutrient status within the established orchard says Erika DeBrouwer, OMAFRA tree fruit specialist.... Read more
2022-07-20
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative guarantees minimum apple prices for three years
BC Tree Fruits, a cooperative with a storied history dating back to 1936, is writing another chapter with guaranteed prices to apple growers for the next three years. For 270 grower families, the... Read more
2022-07-20
Study Aims to Help Kentucky Growers iImprove Transplant Quality
Producing vegetable transplants – small starter plants for growers to begin gardens with – is a “budding” industry in Kentucky. Lark Wuetcher, senior horticulture major in the
University of Kentucky... Read more
2022-07-20
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative guarantees minimum apple prices for three years
BC Tree Fruits, a cooperative with a storied history dating back to 1936, is writing another chapter with guaranteed prices to apple growers for the next three years. For 270 grower families, the... Read more