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Did you miss Michigan's Ridgefest 2025 orchard tour this summer?Check out our coverage from the November issue and learn...
11/21/2025

Did you miss Michigan's Ridgefest 2025 orchard tour this summer?

Check out our coverage from the November issue and learn how a semi-dwarfing apple rootstock made things interesting this year at Ridgeview Orchards in Conklin, MI. https://fruitgrowersnews.com/article/michigan-ridgefest-2025/

What's a fruit growing mistake that taught you a valuable lesson? Leave it in the comments and let's learn from each other!

🥶 WINTER IS COMING - and that means you should probably be thinking about winter orchard/tree care NOW. Oregon State Uni...
11/20/2025

🥶 WINTER IS COMING - and that means you should probably be thinking about winter orchard/tree care NOW.

Oregon State University Department of Horticulture assistant professor Ashely Thompson (pictured) recently shared some tips to help tree growers get off to a clean start this spring.

Check out her latest info on winter preventative spray best practices here --->https://fruitgrowersnews.com/news/winter-orchard-tree-care-spray/

Breaking News - USDA has announced a second round of disaster relief payments available to specialty crop growers affect...
11/19/2025

Breaking News - USDA has announced a second round of disaster relief payments available to specialty crop growers affected by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.

Get the scoop over at fruitgrowersnews.com: https://fruitgrowersnews.com/news/usda-crop-disaster-assistance-fsa/

Are you happy the government is trying to help growers with direct financial assistance, or do you just wish they would get the markets and trade sorted out? Let us know what you think!

We want to hear from you! We're conducting a short survey to learn more about the top pest and disease pressures facing ...
11/19/2025

We want to hear from you! We're conducting a short survey to learn more about the top pest and disease pressures facing growers today.

Your insights will help shape future coverage and resources to better support your growing operation. The survey only takes a few minutes, and your feedback makes a big impact.

Take the survey at www.fruitgrowersnews.com/bugging.

🌟 The 2026 Buyers’ Guide is here! 🌟 Your all-in-one resource for sourcing the latest products, services and suppliers in...
11/18/2025

🌟 The 2026 Buyers’ Guide is here! 🌟 Your all-in-one resource for sourcing the latest products, services and suppliers in the fruit and nut industry.

• Comprehensive listings
• Innovative technology
• Solutions to support your operation year-round

Get ready for a stronger season — start exploring today at https://fruitgrowersnews.com/buyersguide.

Senate introduces bipartisan Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act 🇺🇸🍎🥦Lawmakers aim to create a federal working group ...
11/17/2025

Senate introduces bipartisan Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act 🇺🇸🍎🥦

Lawmakers aim to create a federal working group to monitor trade data and address unfair trade practices affecting U.S. specialty-crop producers. The legislation would give growers a direct channel to raise concerns with USDA and other agencies.

Get more details now ➡️ https://fruitgrowersnews.com/news/senate-bipartisan-act-fairness-fruit-vegetables/

Labor remains one of the biggest challenges in specialty ag — and our latest survey reveals just how deeply it’s affecti...
11/15/2025

Labor remains one of the biggest challenges in specialty ag — and our latest survey reveals just how deeply it’s affecting growers nationwide.

From hiring headaches to shifting production plans, the 2025 Labor Survey Report gives a snapshot of what’s really happening on the ground.

Download it now → https://fruitgrowersnews.com/2025-fgn-labor-survey-results

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11/14/2025

🚨 Price goes up tomorrow!
🚍 Don’t miss your seat on the Farm Market Bus Tour
📅 Monday, Dec. 8
👉 Register now and learn about this year's stops: https://fruitgrowersnews.com/bustour

🤩 Back for 2025 at the Great Lakes EXPODrone Spraying in Specialty Crops SymposiumOn Thursday, Dec. 11th from 9:00am to...
11/12/2025

🤩 Back for 2025 at the Great Lakes EXPO
Drone Spraying in Specialty Crops Symposium
On Thursday, Dec. 11th from 9:00am to 4:00pm, the new Drone Spraying in Specialty Crops Symposium will focus on using drones to apply crop protection materials in fruits and vegetables.
This session is for custom applicators and private growers contemplating applications to specialty crops. Participants will leave with an understanding of the process of integrating drones into their spray program, whether contracted or owned.
🎟️ Make sure to add this when you register for the show!
Register today: https://glexpo.com/attend/register/

🍎 From Mylar film to double-leader trees, innovation was in full bloom at Michigan Pomesters Ridgefest 2025. See what’s ...
11/11/2025

🍎 From Mylar film to double-leader trees, innovation was in full bloom at Michigan Pomesters Ridgefest 2025.

See what’s next for orchard management ➡️

Access all of our past issues packed with expert advice, agtech innovations and grower insights.Your complete archive of...
11/10/2025

Access all of our past issues packed with expert advice, agtech innovations and grower insights.

Your complete archive of fruit industry knowledge is just a click away at fruitgrowersnews.com/archives.

11/10/2025

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Register for the Farm Market Bus Tour before Nov. 15 to snag the early.

Don’t wait — secure your seat today! 🚍

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For more than 50 years, Fruit Growers News has served as a powerful and reliable resource for fruit growers across the nation. Published monthly, each issue of this award-winning publication features the latest news, insights, products and more to ensure successful growing operations.

In addition, Fruit Growers News is a proud founder of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards, an industry-wide honor that annually recognizes 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40. The awards are held annually during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO.