Category: New Varieties
California Berry Cultivars expands variety portfolio
New strawberry varieties from California Berry Cultivars offer growers robust commercial yields. Learn more about the breakthrough additions.
Washington State Tree Fruit Association reflects on 2024
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is reflecting on the year that was.
National Garden Bureau releases yearly report
The National Garden Bureau (NGB), an organization that conducts plant trials, has released the first Annual Report for the newly combined organizations.
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.
Tree fruit nurseries group updated at annual meeting
An international group representing fruit tree nurseries and orchardists recently hosted its yearly meeting.
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 Central Coast.
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.
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 release some new proprietary organic grape varieties over the next couple of years.
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 varietal shifts.
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 presence there, with plans to add more items in 2024.
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 that will be available for 2024.
Organic Seed Alliance celebrates 20 years
The Organic Seed Alliance is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a revitalized mission and vision statement, plus a new approach to seed work.
Organic Grower Summit addresses seed availability
The Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will feature a session on organic seed production.
Frutera to acquire Sun Belle, Giddings Fruit
Frutura, a global sales and marketing platform for fruit, plans to acquire berry companies Giddings Fruit and Sun Belle.
Lipman adds UF breeder for conventional, organic produce
Lipman Sam Hutton University of Florida tomato breeding UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
Melon growers applaud California crop despite tardiness
California melons watermelon cantaloupe honeydew water water rules