Technology

Strawberry research production meeting spotlights sustainable farming practices

California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry... more »

MSU plans insect forum

Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology is planning an insect symposium. The Excellence in Insect Science Symposium 2024 is scheduled for May 16-17 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan. The... more »

ZAG offers new cybersecurity service offering

Cybersecurity services are now more accessible to growers and shippers following ZAG Technical Services’ (ZAG) release of a new service promoting cybersecurity strength. Based in San Jose, California, ZAG is an IT consulting firm, specializing... more »

Smart Apply precision spraying adds California staffer

Noah Sanders has joined Smart Apply, creator of the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System for high-value specialty crops, as regional sales director. Based in Bakersfield, California, Sanders will provide technical sales support to equipment... more »

EPA, USApple tour USDA Appalachian Fruit Research Station

Rod Snyder, senior advisor for agriculture to the EPA administrator, recently visited USDA’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Snyder, who was invited to the station tour by the U.S. Apple Association, was... more »

Fruit Growers News wants your opinion

Fruit growers, what are your biggest concerns right now? Fruit Growers News is seeking feedback from specialty crop growers on the biggest issues they’re facing and what topics they’re most interested in learning more about.... more »

Cybersecurity webinar series launches

A series of webinars is designed to help growers take proactive steps to fortify their cybersecurity and improve efficiencies. Agriculture IT consulting firm ZAG Technical Services (ZAG has launched a webinar series designed to empower... more »

IFTA Yakima Valley tour provides orchard insights

During the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) conference and orchard visits, participants viewed the variety of fruit training systems and crop load management programs that Washington apple growers employ. Participants visited a half-dozen farms in... more »