Category: Crop Management
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 costs and jeopardized production.
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 biological products to help control disease and pests.
Georgia ag dept., FieldWatch promote pesticide safety
Georgia is partnering with a nonprofit mapping operation to promote safe pesticide handling.
Ohio Crop, Soil & Water Field Night scheduled
A Crop, Soil & Water Field Night is being hosted by Ohio State University (OSU).
Invasive insect detected in Michigan
Spotted lanternfly (SLF), an invasive pest, has been detected in a Michigan county.
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pest
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pestA University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest.
Growers to benefit from nanobubble partnership
Nanobubble technology supplier Moleaer Inc. is partnering with one of the largest U.S. horticultural distribution and brokerage companies to aid growers in input and water efficiencies as well as food safety.
Fireside chat session among changes to 2024 Organic Produce Summit
The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has made some changes to this year’s show, including the addition of a fireside chat.
Nutrien Ag Solutions to release new biocontrol technology
Nutrien Ag Solutions has acquired Suncor Energy’s AgroScience assets that offers proprietary biocontrol technologies through its Loveland Products business.
Tree fruit nurseries group updated at annual meeting
An international group representing fruit tree nurseries and orchardists recently hosted its yearly meeting.
Public hearings hosted by California DPR
In July, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will host three public hearings to review proposed regulations.
A map to success: FieldWatch highlights locations of organic crops, bees
FieldWatch is minimizing the risk of chemical drift that could compromise organic acreage or harm bees. Read more about the mapping registry.
A map to success: FieldWatch highlights locations of organic crops, bees
An online mapping registry that allows organic growers and beekeepers to alert commercial pesticide applicators and neighbors who farm about sensitive acreage continues to gain interest across the U.S.
Georgia growers group begins industry partnership organization
Designed to bolster industry support, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has launched the Partnership for Growth Program.