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Organic Farming Research Foundation launches research hub
Organic farmers across the U.S. now have a new centralized resource for science-backed information tailored to their needs. The Organic Farming Res... more »
Understanding compost analysis and soil test differences
Not all soil tests are equal, and compost requires an analysis of its own. Understanding the differences between the two is an important step to provi... more »
Crop bed changes boost Florida farm’s water efficiencies
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran h... more »
MSU surveying Michigan apple growers on orchard “shock events”
Michigan State University (MSU) is surveying state apple growers to identify and quantify the frequency and impacts of shock events on the state’s... more »
Efficient chemical apple blossoms thinning research at Penn State
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of... more »
Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries
Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in ... more »
USDA SWD biopesticide development grant given to MSU
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agricu... more »
New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida grower
Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through hard work ... more »
