“I’ve been a forester with Fruit Growers for 12 years,” says Joel Wilhelm. As the Washington Timberlands Manager, he oversees 36,000 acres of commercial timberland in Washington State. It’s a unique position at Fruit Growers Supply — one that is so geographically remote, he’ll sometimes go three months without experiencing […]
Weed season is here. As temperatures rise and your crops receive a growth spurt, it’s not unusual to see unwanted plants — including weeds like johnsongrass, horseweed, and bermudagrass, start competing with your crops for water and other resources. At Fruit Growers Supply, we want to help you grow the […]
Citrus bloom is here, and your citrus trees need your help! During this critical part of the citrus life cycle, flowers are fragile and highly vulnerable to wind, frost, disease, and water irregularities. In order to ensure a profitable season full of healthy trees, growers should be strategic in the […]
As California’s wet season begins drawing to a close, growers across the state are preparing themselves — and their crops — for the dry forecasts ahead. In a state where every drop of water counts, precipitation matters more now than it ever did before. That’s why some environmentalists have begun […]
A new avocado is hitting grocery store shelves this spring, and it’s grown right here in California. Say hello to the California Crema, a GEM variety avocado with gold-flecked skin and a creamy, nutty taste. In season between April and July, California Cremas are the latest addition to California’s booming […]
Robby Glass is a second-generation member of the Fruit Growers family. He joined the Carton Plant staff back in 2001, working under the same roof as his father, former FGS Maintenance Supervisor Rictor Glass, for more than a decade. These days, he’s carrying on the family legacy as Quality Manager, […]
“Together We Grow.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Agriculture Day, which takes place on March 18th in celebration of the growers, ranchers, farmers, and other ag professionals who work hard to keep us fed. Farmworkers account for less than 1.5% of the American population, which is a small […]
Springtime is irrigation season in California. That means it’s time to flush your irrigation lines, clean your filters, and make sure you’re ready to properly water your crops once the growing season officially arrives. Sam Baldivia, irrigation sales manager for FGS, loves equipping his customers with the skills needed to […]
This year’s World Ag Expo kicked off with thousands of attendees and ended with a rare deluge of February rainfall. As always, our Irrigation Sales Manager Sam Baldivia was in attendance throughout the three-day event, representing Fruit Growers Supply’s irrigation department while maintaining important relationships with vendors and customers. “I […]
With five locations spread across central and southern California, our Fruit Growers supply centers are fully stocked with all the irrigation parts, fertilizers, power tools, and ag supplies to keep our customers’ operations running. Who keeps those supply centers running, though? That would be store supervisors like Hector Mercado, who […]
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