Crop Management
Drone data for breeding, variety testing touted by Phenome Networks, Delair
At the annual ISF World Seed Congress, on June 3-5, Phenome Networks, a premier plant breeding software company, and Delair, a leading supplier of commercial drone solutions, will present their strategic collaboration to offer a... more »
Double cropping tunnel-grown raspberries can increase overall yields
Michigan State University colleagues Eric Hanson, Brent Crain and Josh Moses recently published in HortScience “Cropping on primocanes and floricanes increases yields of organic raspberries in high tunnels”. Results from this study indicate that fruiting... more »
Effects of extreme heat on blueberry pollination
During the 2018 growing season, Michigan experienced an unprecedented heat-wave on Memorial Day weekend, in late May (Figure 1). Weather stations in west Michigan reported hours-long conditions above 90 degrees Fahrenheit over that weekend. Additionally,... more »
Bio Huma Netics adds Rich Lamar to the Humic Research team
On May 1, 2019, Richard Lamar joined Bio Huma Netics (BHN) as senior director of Humic Research. Lamar has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Miami, a M.S. in Forestry from Mississippi State... more »
Consider Gibberellin use for fruit set on blueberries
Gibberellin acid (GA) is naturally produced by blueberry seeds. In well-pollinated berries, Gibberellin is abundant and promotes normal berry growth. Without pollination and seed production, berries abort or do not size fully. When bee activity... more »
Syngenta touts Grow More Experience, Agronomy in Action engagement
In 2019, Syngenta’s in-field demonstration platform will have 80 site locations across North America, an expansion from 2018. The enhancement, covering both Grow More Experience and Agronomy in Action locations will allow the company to... more »
Misshapen strawberries caused by poor pollination
Most commonly, misshapen strawberries during spring result from poor pollination. Strawberries are aggregate fruits. They have multiple ovules per receptacle where the fruit is formed. The strawberry receptacle may have up to 500 ovules per... more »
Berries, cherries deteriorate quickly if cold chain system breaks down
Small-diameter berries and cherries can be a costly casualty to food producers if they’re not kept at the right temperature. “Small diameter and fairly expensive fresh produce, especially berries, can deteriorate very quickly if the... more »
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