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Mild Peppers from OSU 2
Fruit Grower Report
This may seem unusual for the Fruit Grower Report, but today we’re talking about peppers, specifically a new breed of Mild Habaneros created by breeders at Oregon State University.
AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.
AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.
Mild Peppers from OSU 1
Fruit Grower Report
This may seem unusual for the Fruit Grower Report, but today we’re talking about peppers, specifically a new breed of Mild Habaneros created by breeders at Oregon State University.
Taste Washington Day in Schools and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
School cafeterias across Washington state will serve locally grown foods this week as part of the annual Taste Washington Day celebration, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.
Avocado Sunblotch Viroid and Government Shutdown Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Florida avocados are under renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid, a disease that stunts tree growth, deforms fruit, and spreads silently through groves, and the federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans.
Del Monte Closure Impact
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Pear harvest should be wrapping up soon with forecast estimates calling for a 60% increase over last year’s crop, but many growers hit by the closure of the Del Monte plant.
FSA Staffing Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The potential closing of Farm Service Agency offices is a big concern for farmers because of the essential services they provide.
Apple Waste Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.
Apple Waste Pt 1
Fruit Bites
A study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.
Apple Waste Pt 1
Fruit Bites
A study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.
Apple Waste Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A study by researchers at Oregon State University is working on ways to turn the waste from apples and other fruits into environmentally friendly packaging materials to replace plastic.
Specialty Crop Block Grants and Deadly Colorado Dairy Accident
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s 2026 funding year, and six people in Northeast Colorado died last week after what’s being described as a “dairy accident.”
Georgia 2025 STEM Challenge and Deadly Colorado Dairy Accident
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia students encouraged to put their science, technology, engineering, and math skills to work by entering the Fall 2025 STEM Challenge: Grow More with Less, and six people in Northeast Colorado died last week after what’s being described as a “dairy
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has a website designed to help growers, winemakers and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.
Quagga update
Idaho Ag Today
Statewide, ISDA’s quagga mussel monitoring program is in full swing.
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has a website designed to help growers, winemakers and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.
Schiff to USDA: Don’t Sideline California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Senator Schiff challenges the USDA’s decision to bypass California in its regional hub relocation plan and funding allocations.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.