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It’s time to evaluate the nutritional status of fruit trees

Unlike agronomic or most vegetable crops, orchards are perennials. Therefore, they can potentially take up soil-applied/supplied nutrients at any time of the year if conditions are favorable. Collecting leaf tissue for determining deficient or excessive... more »

Detecting emerging pesticide resistance in grapes

Fungal pathogens, like the ones present in many specialty crops, often change over time. This means, for example, that resistance to certain fungicides might also vary from year to year. Timothy... more »

Wearable tech reduces risks of workplace injuries in agriculture

The injury rate for agricultural workers is more than 40% higher than employees in other industries, which is why Western Growers Insurance Services designed the Connected Worker Program to help prevent injuries before they occur.... more »

New Cal/OSHA regulation for outdoor ag operations during hours of darkness

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 new Cal/OSHA requirements regarding the operation of agricultural equipment between sunset and sunrise will go into effect. The regulation stipulates: All tractors, self-propelled farm equipment and trucks used during these... more »

Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, gets leadership award

In honor of his outstanding guidance, Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, received the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors award for distinguished leadership. The award, which recognizes those who have served the national... more »

Shriveled blueberries could signal mummy berry disease

Blueberries are one of the most popular fruits for Georgia because they are relatively low maintenance compared to other fruit species. However, there is one particular disease issue known as “mummy berry” that can be... more »

Ganjyal directs food safety efforts as WSU School of Food Science interim director

As interim director of the School of Food Science, Girish Ganjyal leads Washington State University education, research, and outreach in food safety, dairy science, and healthier, more valuable products. An associate professor and Extension food... more »

Virtual Cherry Field Day scheduled for July 6 in Washington state

Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension and Oregon State University Extension Service will conduct a Virtual Cherry Field Day on July 6 from 10 a.m-11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. The session will be broadcast live... more »