Crop Management

Early registration ending soon for Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference

The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching. The show, scheduled for Jan. 9-11 in Savannah, Georgia, is billed as one of the South’s premier fruit and vegetable educational... more »

Irrigation efficiencies to benefit from AgTech partnership

An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally. Almanac's partnership with WiseConn is designed to integrate smart irrigation solutions into Almanac's platform to help optimize water... more »

Grant to help Penn State chemical apple blossoms thinning research

Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). One... more »

Sustainability, South focus of SOWTH 2025 farming conference

An Atlanta farm conference is set to focus on sustaining family farms throughout South. SOWTH 2025, set for Feb. 4-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, is expected to draw more than 1,000... more »

Fresh Views: A Team approach to plant disease management

Have you ever run into a plant disease issue that left you stumped? Who did you turn to for advice or information on how to manage this disease? Luckily, when it comes to managing plant... more »

Researchers studying natural methods to help strawberries, cutting chemical fumigation

Researchers studying natural method to help strawberry growers In strawberry farming, soilborne pathogens have long presented a challenge. Historically, chemical fumigation has been the preferred method of reducing harmful soil pathogens. However, new regulations are... more »

Water quality management in orchards: Maintaining grove water

Water quality management in orchards is important for ensuring a successful crop. Mike Wade, executive director of the California Farm Water Coalition, noted most efforts focus largely on controlling salinity and elements, such as boron,... more »

Michigan Ridgefest: Industry consumption push drives Ridgefest apple updates

Michigan’s Ridgefest typically focuses on tours and discussions regarding what apple growers are doing in the orchard. The 13th annual field day, which was Aug. 1 in Fremont, Michigan, centered on the end result of... more »