Crop Management
AgBiome fungicide approved by California regulators
A fungicide approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute has now been approved by California regulators to treat plant diseases in fruit, vegeta... more »
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. EXXACT Robotics showcased the TR... more »
Biotech company to conduct independent plant health research at N.C. PSI
The North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative, a global hub for plant science innovation, is collaborating with agricultural biotech company Oerth Bio ... more »
Up to $2M available for risk management training through USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making up to $2 million available for risk management education and training programs that support farmers and r... more »
Cover crop survey seeking grower input
Farmers are invited to share thoughts on cover crops in the National Cover Crop Survey to help guide research, seed development and other actions. ... more »
Online seed production course now accepting applications
Applications are being accepted for Organic Seed Alliance’s 2023 online seed production course, open to any beginning producer working on a seed far... more »
Iowa State research seeks answers for heat-tolerant broccoli
Broccoli is a cool-season crop that organic growers in Iowa normally transplant in April for a spring crop. Growers will often pick their best cultiva... more »
Fall foragers: Mustard cover crops provide biofumigation
Growing mustard cover crops for biofumigation is a strategy that can help manage many soil pathogens. In Ohio, the practice can be used in the spring ... more »