Foodshed.io and Fox Packaging developed flexible produce packaging to help small farms meet Kroger's retail requirements for ...

Planting trees vertically and not at a 45-degree angle and developing two horizontal cordons per tree instead of one are new ...

Developers pursue automated harvesting and orchard management as growers face persistent labor and production pressures ...

Discover how Australian plums like Sweetah, Queen Garnet, and Vitaplum deliver sweetness and antioxidants to global markets. < 1 minute read Australian plums are entering the market with unique ...

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $8 billion in one-time payments to American farmers through the new Harvest Fuel Relief (HFR) program to address market disruptions and increased ...

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) is accepting nominations for its 2026 industry awards, recognizing ...

Labor continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing specialty crop operations. To better understand the current landscape, we surveyed growers across North America about workforce ...

With heightened attention being given to labor-saving robotic harvesters and other innovative tools for tree fruit growers, a continued concentration is being given to the development of orchard ...

Ross Chastain is known for being a top racer on the NASCAR circuit, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing, among others. Behind the wheel, he’s got a background that fuels his ...

Robots are in an orchard. This is not a drill. Machines took in the harvest at T&G Global orchards in Hawkes Bay, a large apple production area in New Zealand where the picking season runs February to ...

The labor landscape is changing. Read how recent court actions have ignited optimism for long-term reform. 4 minute read Several recent decisions affecting ag labor have industry insiders cautiously ...