Crop Management
Kroger introduces produce supplier biodiversity goal
In a move touted as advancing sustainability in its fresh produce supply chain, a major U.S. retailer is introducing a produce supplier biodiversity p... more »
USDA touts specialty crops sector investments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in programs designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry, including promoting exports ... more »
Growers invited to participate in drone workshop
The University of Arizona (UA) is scheduling a workshop designed to help growers considering using drones. The Easy Drone Use for Better Farms Work... more »
Organic grant program awards almost $10 million
The USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded $9.75 million awarded to 10 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG). ... more »
SoilCon advances soil health practices
Washington State University will co-host a series of events across the state in February to advance soil health practices and knowledge. SoilCon, now ... more »
Organic walnuts seeing increasing demand
Despite certified organic crops usually fetching higher prices than their conventional counterparts, premiums have not necessarily translated to highe... more »
Study asks growers about biologicals
Informa Markets’ Farm Progress and Valent BioSciences have signed on as sponsors of benchmarking research focused on the use of agricultural biologi... more »
AgShark companies present solutions at Organic Growers Summit
Three AgTech companies that recently competed for venture capital funding at the Western Growers Annual Meeting presented their innovative solutions t... more »
