Category: Crop Management
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.
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.
A win for farmers: USDA grants aid organic market development
The USDA announced an investment of $40.5 million in grants through the Organic Market Development Grant program. Get the details now.
Study shows costs, returns for California coastal organic strawberries
A new University of California study can show growers how to estimate costs and gauge potential returns for growing strawberries on California’s Central Coast.
Cornell plant disease scientist receives international honor
A Cornell University plant disease scientist has been honored for her work in improving crops.
FIRA USA ag robotics conference returns to California
Ag robotics is the focus of a fall northern California FIRA USA farm automation conference.
Wilbur-Ellis hosts California FFA leaders
A group of more than 50 members of the California FFA learned about career opportunities in food production and agriculture through a tour of Wilbur-Ellis’ Woodland South, California, operations.
California strawberry meeting tackles pests, disease, tech
California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry production.
Soil inoculant released by ProGro
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Hybrid fungicide Regev field tested
Summit Agro has completed a series of 163 replicated field trials across the U.S. to evaluate the efficacy of Regev “hybrid” fungicide.
MSU to host insect forum
Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology is planning an insect symposium.
NOSB seeks applicants for five vacancies
The USDA is seeking applicants for five vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
IFPA to organic standards board: ‘Follow the science’
The International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) is urging the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to continue using objective, science-based decisions when considering changes to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances.
Precision spraying firm adds staffer
Noah Sanders has joined Smart Apply, creator of the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System for high-value specialty crops, as regional sales director.
California expands ProBlad Verde fungicide use
Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad Verde fungicide.