White Delight: New peach varieties released for warmer climates
Southerners who have been anxiously awaiting a peach tree that will produce in warmer climates – just chill.
Ecology
Feb 22, 2013
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Saving water without hurting peach production
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are helping peach growers make the most of dwindling water supplies in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Other
Nov 21, 2012
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Tall fescue helps protect peach trees from nematodes
Planting tall fescue grass as a ground cover in peach orchards helps protect peach trees from nematodes that attack tree roots, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.
Ecology
Nov 29, 2011
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Introducing L-PEACH: Tool for understanding peach tree development
In peach trees, as in other plants, the energy used to create carbohydrates that support growth and development comes from solar radiation through the process of photosynthesis. Peach tree productivity is therefore dependent ...
Ecology
Nov 17, 2011
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Clemson University peach specialist unveils CaroTiger, something to roar about
Celebrating the end to a successful peach season, Clemson University peach specialist Desmond Layne announced the naming of a new peach cultivar — CaroTiger. The fourth in the "Caro" — for South Carolina — ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 12, 2011
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Hybrid string blossom thinner tested in peach orchards
Peach producers have traditionally relied heavily on hand thinning, a necessary but costly and labor-intensive field practice. Impacted by increasing labor costs and a limited workforce, peach and other stone fruit growers ...
Ecology
Dec 29, 2010
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Horizontal string trimmer reduces labor costs, increases peach size
As consumer demand for premium fruit increases, growers are being challenged to bring consistently high-quality fruit to market. And to boost their bottom line, orchard owners are experimenting with new techniques that can ...
Other
Dec 11, 2009
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