American/Western Fruit Grower

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Fruitful Trip

International Fruit Tree Association meets in Germany, concludes with visit to industry's biggest trade show.

Online Exclusive: IFTA Lessons Learned

We asked some of those attending the International Fruit Tree Association conference in Germany to name the number-one thing they learned from their trip.

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Fruit Logistica, the industry's largest trade show, has to be seen to be believed.

Features

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Thousands of people got that question answered recently at the World Ag Expo, which featured hot new products for growers.

"Green" Risk Management

A new winegrape growing guide offers tips for reducing risk through sustainable practices.

Ready To Spring

It’s time for almond growers to be on the lookout for leaffooted bugs.

Growing Pains

When some young walnut trees turn yellow and don’t grow, look out below.

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Almond industry leaders host an annual tour to demonstrate environmental stewardship efforts.

Insect Control Update

Several insecticides received approval, or had label changes, in 2008.

MAP To The Future

The Market Access Program is a time-tested public-private partnership that works.

Reducing Grape Berry Moth

Researchers are developing a wax matrix pheromone release system to disrupt grape berry moth mating.

United Fresh 2009

This year’s theme is innovation and technology solutions.

Approaching Apple Scab

You can overcome apple scab in the face of fungicide resistance issues.

Columns

Leading Off: The Rest Of The Story

Senior Western Editor David Eddy learned interesting facts about agriculture in Germany during the IFTA conference in February.

Nuts: Prioritizing Bloomtime Applications

The almond bloom period of 2009 presented some major challenges for growers trying to apply bloomtime sprays, be it a fungicide, a nutrient, or a plant health modifier.

Tree Fruit: Teaming Up For IPM Innovations

The Pest Management Transition Program seeks to change practices, attitudes, and perceptions of apple integrated pest management activities while sustaining grower profitability.

Vine Lines: Petiole Sampling To Monitor Grapevine Nutrient Status

The best way to find out what fertilizers you might need for your grapevines is to analyze “petiole” samples.

Growing With You

We are not going anywhere anytime soon, but we are adapting to the different ways that you might expect to receive information. This starts with one thing: a shift to digital communication.

Departments

Product Showcase: A Pest Control Alternative

Growers can eliminate a wide variety of pests with the TF-35 thermal fogger from Nixalite.