Cornell researchers suggest ultrasensitive food safety tests with 'zero-detection' expectations might be wasting edible food.

Early, guided discussions help farm families align expectations, reduce conflict, and build a practical roadmap for transition.

Emerging ag robotics company announces expansion into new crops, alongside a next-generation weeding robot arriving later this year.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced $889 million in investments for critical water infrastructure projects across the West.

USDA will conduct a referendum among eligible tart cherry growers and processors to determine level of support for continuing federal marketing order.

For many growers, profit growth feels harder to achieve than it did just a few years ago. When margins tighten, your focus shifts — less about what’s next and more about what’s already in motion.

Learn how Jon Marthedal helped blueberries find a home in California while carrying forward a century of family farming.

The latest iteration of the National Cover Crop Survey is the 8th in the research series, which began in 2012.

Economic thresholds are one of the most trusted tools in insect management. They help growers decide when pest populations justify treatment before economic injury occurs. The concept is foundational ...

In the February issue of American Fruit Grower, I shared the story of Biloxi blueberry and the genetic diversity efforts of long-retired USDA-ARS blueberry breeder Dr. Arlen Draper. His efforts paid ...

Cold‑tolerant avocado varieties could open production much farther north in Florida, presenting new opportunities as western states face growing challenges.

California’s farmers reported making nearly 3.2 million applications of 3,289 different restricted-use products in 2025. Find out what topped the list.