Category: Crop Management
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
AgTech partnership to help water sustainability
An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally.
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide wins innovation recognition
Bioengineering company Renaissance BioScience has won Crop Protection Solution of the Year in the fifth annual Global Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a market intelligence organization that recognizes innovation in global agriculture and food technology.
Georgia officials detect invasive spotted lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects many tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia.
Organic Grower Summit: Improving soil health with organic farming practices
In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change.
USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
Rivulis working with growers on irrigation to fight climate change
Growers, through irrigation, can help fight climate change, according to Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier.
Organic Farming Research Foundation releases strategic plan
Working to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a long-term strategic plan.
Clemson aims to ease organic transition for South Carolina farmers
Juan McAllister, a personal chef from Georgia, owns his grandfather’s farm in Effingham, South Carolina. He wants to grow healthy, organic food.
Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials tech, grows organics
A&M Farms is a grower and shipper of Vidalia onions. Learn how the Georgia farm is harnessing technology, including autonomous robots.
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on a unique topic relevant to the industry.
Biobest introduces beneficials dispenser
Biobest has introduced Entomatic, a trademarked beneficials dispenser.
BioSafe Systems’ SaniDate WTO gains EPA approval for organic irrigation use
BioSafe Systems’ SaniDate WTO is now an EPA-registered product designed to reduce and control foodborne bacterial pathogens.
Hort supply leader Kurt Dramm inducted into Wisconsin hall of fame
The Commercial Growers of Wisconsin (CGW) has honored Kurt Dramm with induction into the state industry’s Hall of Fame.
Mississippi’s state fruit: Blueberries growing in popularity
Blueberries celebrated their one- year anniversary as the official state fruit of Mississippi, joining well- known magnolias and mockingbirds as symbols of the state.
UF researchers study crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates.