Crop Management
Organic options available for cucurbit downy mildew
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) reported in New England. CDM was reported the week of Aug. 5 on cucumber crops by growers in Franklin County, Massachus... more »
New organic growers aided by USDA program
As the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) nears the 1.5-year mark of its five-year mission, participation in the $100 million i... more »
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. Fo... more »
WSU plans irrigation tech field day
teAn irrigation field day is scheduled by Washington State University (WSU) and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission to show growers the late... more »
Farmers work to save heat-stressed crops
Crops across California continue to take a beating as California farmers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat wave that has increased their cost... more »
Great Bear Vineyards’ organic journey
As the owner of Great Bear Vineyards, which will complete transitioning all grapes to organic production this year, Marcus Meadows-Smith relies on bio... more »
Georgia ag dept., FieldWatch promote pesticide safety
Georgia is partnering with a nonprofit mapping operation to promote safe pesticide handling. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is partner... more »
Ohio Crop, Soil & Water Field Night scheduled
A Crop, Soil & Water Field Night is being hosted by Ohio State University (OSU). Part of the South Centers Soil, Water, and Bioenergy program, ... more »
