Fruits
Crop insurance popularity grows for organic, specialty crop growers
The number of agricultural producers who purchase crop insurance for their specialty and organic crops continues to climb, which the USDA attributes t... more »
A&A Organic Farms showcasing sustainable packaging
A&A Organic Farms in Watsonville, California will launch its second-generation compostable, recyclable packaging for cherry tomatoes at the Organi... more »
Miami’s Lakewood Organics acquired by Peterson Farms of Michigan
Shelby, Michigan produce processor Peterson Farms says it will retain decision-making authority following investment by an Abu Dahbi-based fund, and P... more »
BioSafe names horticulture Southeast Region sales rep
Devin McCaffrey joins the BioSafe Systems’ team as a new technical sales representative for the Horticulture Division. [caption id="attachment_57... more »
1,174 acres of almonds purchased with plan to go organic
Gold Leaf Farming recently announced the purchase of a new 1,173-acre almond orchard located within James Irrigation District in California’s Fresno... more »
How Extension research led to Kelsey Creek Orchards going organic
David Mostin never intended to be a walnut grower. His early experiences in walnuts – a small five acres that his grandfather had – weren’t his ... more »
Solectrac e70N Electric Tractor rolls into California vineyards, farms
Solectrac is now delivering its all-new e70N electric tractor, a specially designed, narrow model purpose-built for easy handling and maneuverability ... more »
Do pawpaws pique your organic interest? – Editor’s letter
If you’re thinking and reading about quirky crops to possibly add to your farm market in the future, you may have stumbled upon pawpaws. There ar... more »
