Category: Crop Management
Regional food business centers created by USDA to help growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created 12 new regional food business centers as part of a $400 million initiative to help farmers, ranchers and other food businesses access new markets and navigate federal, state and local resources.
CEA growers can share data in University of California survey
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) growers are being sought to share data with University of California researchers seeking grower input on emerging trends.
Report: Growers spend $500,000 a year on automation
Growers now spend an average of $500,000 a year on automation, according to a Specialty Crop Automation Report released and commissioned by Western Growers.
Partnership opens Japanese market to Nutrition Technologies
Sumitomo Corp. has formed a new partnership that will allow the Tokyo-based trading company to distribute Nutrition Technologies’ insect-based products in the Japanese market.
Leadership transition planned in July for Valent BioSciences LLC
Valent BioSciences LLC will soon see a change in leadership with the planned retirement of Ted Melnik, president and CEO.
Bill would increase funding for federal organic research programs
A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would increase funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s flagship organic research program
BioConsortia to present sustainable ag research at global conferences
BioConsortia Inc. will feature its nitrogen-fixing microbial products this week at an international event highlighting innovative ag products
Conservation Innovation Grants program funding 31 climate-smart projects
Thirty-one new climate-smart projects are being funded through a $40 million investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Innovation Grants program.
CDFA grants aim to spur adaption of integrated pest management
Two integrated pest management programs in California will receive a share of $1.1 million in funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Bio-fungicide targeting grape fungus now registered in U.S.
Sipcam Agro USA Inc. is now distributing Mevalone, a naturally derived bio-fungicide that helps growers target fungus in grapes, in the U.S.
California Department of Food and Agriculture provides flood resources
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has created an online site providing resources in the wake of March’s flooding.
AgBiome fungicide approved by California regulators
AgBiome Inc.’s Theia fungicide has now been approved by California regulators to treat plant diseases in fruit, vegetable and tree nut crops..
Hydrogen-fueled autonomous tractor designed to reduce emissions
A French company has unveiled a hydrogen-fueled autonomous tractor designed to reduce emissions in vineyard work.
Atmospheric river brings more flooding woes, crop concerns to California
An atmospheric river is disrupting organic produce production from the northern fields of Monterey County, California, to southern areas near San Ardo.
Biotech company to conduct independent plant health research at N.C. PSI
Oerth Bio, which develops targeted protein degraders for plants, will be the first company to conduct independent research at N.C. PSI.
Strawberry conference draws hundreds to central California
The North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS) and North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) annual meeting draw hundreds.