New Varieties
Bigger organic SweeTango apple season expected
The marketers of the SweeTango apple variety are predicting this year’s harvest will yield a fifth more production. In a crowded apple market, it... more »
Tree fruit nurseries group updated at annual meeting
An international group representing fruit tree nurseries and orchardists recently hosted its yearly meeting. The Associated International Group of ... more »
Study shows costs, returns for California coastal organic strawberries
A new University of California study can show growers how to estimate costs and gauge potential returns for growing strawberries on California’s Cen... more »
USDA program prepares for climate change
The USDA has launched the Working Lands Climate Corps initiative to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders. As part of the A... more »
Sunview continues to pioneer organic grape category
Sunview, a family-owned fruit company based in California’s San Joaquin Valley, offers a comprehensive organic table grape program — and is set to... more »
USApple explores post-harvest numbers, trends
The U.S. Apple Association is highlighting findings from its USAppleTracker report of national storage surveys to identify trends in production and va... more »
Time names Sweet Garleek from Row 7 as a best invention in 2023
A year after organic seed developer Row 7 Seed Company began selling its innovative products through Whole Foods, the company is expanding its presenc... more »
Broccoli, pepper awarded All-American Selections honor
North America’s most well-known and respected non-profit plant trialing organization, All-America Selections (AAS), has three new vegetable winners ... more »
