…tree fruit and blueberries to nuts and water policy. A Strong Year for Fruit Quality Jackson explained that the 2024 season brought some of the best weather in recent memory,…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…are providing critical support. Specialty crop growers beyond citrus have faced pressure from low prices and rising input costs, but Florida’s crop diversity—from tomatoes and sweet corn to blueberries and…
Homegrown Organic: Stephen Paul on Fruit, Figs, Farming Future
…organic blueberries, stone fruit, figs, and more. Blueberries Cresting, Figs Rising As blueberry season nears its end in the Pacific Northwest, Homegrown Organic is transitioning to one of its most…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…California Fresh Fruit Association represents growers and shippers of numerous specialty crops, including fresh grapes, kiwi, pomegranates, cherries, blueberries, peaches, pears, apricots, and nectarines. The organization advocates on behalf of…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…improvements. Cronquist emphasized the Council’s advocacy efforts that led to this inclusion. “Our team has worked closely with federal officials to ensure that blueberries—and other specialty crops—are part of the…
Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles
…of peaches, nectarines, plums, and blueberries globally—about the complex differences between farming on California’s east and west sides. Daniel Jackson Highlights East vs. West Side Water Struggles Jackson, who farms…
Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge
…recognized as one of the largest blueberry growers in the world. Blueberries Booming: Daniel Jackson on California’s Berry Surge The story began with a trip to Spain. Jackson and his…
Berry Growers: Is Your Fungicide & Miticide Program Ready for Summer?
…in strawberries and blueberries to navigating mite pressure in fluctuating coastal climates, Todd shares timely, boots-on-the-ground insights. Discover why Intuity® Fungicide is gaining ground as a powerful tool against botrytis…
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
…blueberries in the world. The journey began during the Great Depression when Jackson’s grandfather, Herschel, left Tennessee in search of better wages in California’s Central Valley. Rooted in Legacy: Daniel…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…small niche. According to Jackson, they pack over 170 million pounds of tree fruit and blueberries annually. That volume requires extraordinary coordination across genetics, field operations, packing, and sales. Conclusion…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…into the agricultural industry during a recent conversation with AgNet West. As one of the world’s largest grower, packer, and shippers of tree fruit and blueberries, Family Tree Farms stands…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…Blueberries Take the Spotlight While their roots lie in stone fruit, Family Tree Farms has become just as — if not more — well-known for blueberries. A chance meeting in…
Production and Transition of Fresh Produce Looks Promising
The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the United States has been seamless this season. California’s blueberry harvest began two weeks ago, and thanks to…
Organic berries Lead in Sales for the Third Consecutive Year
Strawberry Fields In Carlsbad, CA By Rob Bertholf / Wikimedia Commons image Organic berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, have led in sales for the third consecutive year, reaching…