Crop Management
New University of Florida strawberries better at resisting chilli thrips
New University of Florida (UF) research has found two strawberry varieties that show less harm from chilli thrips. The finding comes through research funded in part by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture... more »
Registration for Washington Wine research seminar now open
Innovation is scheduled to meet sustainability at Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE), the Washington wine industry’s annual research event. The event, scheduled for April 23 at the Washington State University’s (WSU) Tri-Cities campus... 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 apple production. The results of MSU’s Apple Grower Survey will help develop... more »
Abiotic stress management products now available from Acadian Plant Health
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has released its Abiotic Stress Management (ASM) portfolio. The advancement moves the industry beyond currently available biostimulants. Proven to reliably enhance plant growth and stress tolerance, the ASM... more »
New MSHS president Mark Evans looks to promotes research
Industry research, networking and education are important to Mark Evans, farm manager for Evans Bros. Fruit Co. and the new president of the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS). A fifth-generation grower, Evans’ Frankfort, Michigan, family... more »
Celebrating women in agriculture: Women in produce share experiences
Women are increasingly stepping into pivotal roles in the ag industry, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry. From small family farms to expansive commercial operations to leading at academic institutions, many women combine tradition with... more »
2025 disease survey report: Growers provide insight into disease challenges
Growers provide insight into most pressing disease challenges. The challenges from disease continue for vegetable, tree fruit, berry, grape and melon growers across the nation. The upcoming season could be filled with challenges from disease. A... more »
Organic Grower: Cattail Organics’ Katrina Becker plows her path
Katrina Becker, owner of Cattail Organics, has long had an interest in agriculture. Cattail Organics produces organic vegetables, melons, seedlings, maple syrup and herbs from its Athens-based farm in north central Wisconsin. The company began... more »
Current Issue
Southeast Honors: Produce groups honor growers, Extension
Specialty crop industry braces for policy shifts
Michigan ag leaders spearhead H-2A education campaign
Organic Grower: Cattail Organics
Farm Market & Agritourism: Crafting a strong value proposition for retail farm markets
Ag Labor Review: Labor forum highlights
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