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Additions to the Geneva rootstock line are semi-dwarfing, productive and even fire blight resistant.

Michigan apple growers experienced some localized frost damage in the spring but still had a great growing year.

In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Kieran Ficken McNeice, director of sustainability programs with Measure to Improve, shares the trends poised to have a big impact on sustainability this year.

The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 shows that the percentage of consumers who said they purchased organic tomatoes exclusively continues to rise.

Organic spinach has proven to be an essential ingredient in a successful modern produce department. Here’s what The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey learned from produce shoppers’ responses.

After growers faced a year of weather extremes in 2022, Washington state rebounded in 2023, increasing production by about 38% year over year, according to the U.S. Apple Association.

Honeybear Brands says it is delighting retailers and shoppers with its growing supply of the late-season EverCrisp variety.

The funding is earmarked to educate small-scale, underserved and organic farmers on risk management and climate-smart practices.

These new members, which include Carmen Ponce of Tanimura & Antle, Chris Drew of Ocean Mist Farm and Kiana Amarel of BlazerWilkinsonGee, will serve a three-year term.