Guide to Growing Cherries

On the average, there are 7,000 cherries on each cherry tree; 250 cherries make one pie; each tree makes 28 pies. If the average U.S. consumer eats 1 pound annually, this adds up to approximately 260 million pounds annually. Americans demand cherries —and growers are filling those expectations. Often referred to as America’s Super Fruit, … Read more

What We Learned at United Fresh 2017

United Fresh 2017

United Fresh 2017 took place June 14 and 15 in Chicago, Illinois. The two-day show discussed the value of the produce supply chain with information about transportation, organics and vegetables and fruits. Here are a few takeaways from the week.   Bayer’s New Grow On Initiative   Every grower appreciates information about how to sustainably … Read more

World Ag Expo Presents Valley Children’s Hospital with $63,000, Veggie Noodle Company Receives Non-GMO Project Verification: This Week’s Industry News

Industry News

Want to keep up with the latest news for growers? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the fruit and vegetable industry. – Industry News   World Ag Expo Presents Valley Children’s Hospital with $63,000 The International Agri-Center and World Ag Expo presented a check in the amount of $63,000 to … Read more

National Agricultural Genotyping Center Announces New Tools in Corn Disease Identification: This Week’s Industry News

Corn Disease

Want to keep up with the latest news for growers? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the fruit and vegetable industry. – Corn Disease National Agricultural Genotyping Center Announces New Tools in Corn Disease Identification Identifying corn diseases and pursuing the best management plan available just got easier, faster and … Read more