Crop Management
Genome data means improved crops for vast rose family
Encompassing not only hundreds of rose varieties, but thousands of species of useful, beautiful and edible plants including apples, almonds, cherries, pears, raspberries and strawberries, the rose family of plants, Rosaceae, is vast and valuable,... more »
‘Healthy Soils, Healthy Region Workshop’ set in Oregon
Growers and agricultural professionals in Washington, Oregon and Idaho can learn the latest in soil health practices from experts at the "Healthy Soils, Healthy Region Workshop," March 12-14 in Pendleton, Oregon. ... more »
WSU Cherry Institute orchard systems tour identifies techniques
On jan. 17, Washington State University faculty Matthew Whiting and Bernardita Sallato organized an orchard systems tour in conjunction with the annual Cherry Institute meeting. This tour has always been a showcase of innovative orchard... more »
Blueberry Intensive Workshops offered in New York state
The New York State Berry Growers Association (NYSBGA) has partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension to bring growers a pair of winter Blueberry Intensive Workshops. An in-depth look at growing and management techniques, pest and diseases,... more »
Commercial use of Bee Vectoring product reported in Florida
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada-baased Bee Vectoring Technologies International said Jan. 28 it has invoiced the first commercial sales of its proprietary bee-based crop enhancement technology to strawberry growers in Florida. “Bringing a novel crop technology to market represents... more »
New sub-micronized calcium supports healthy fruit development
Oro Agri has introduced Encourage Nanocal, a liquid, soil-applied product designed to supply crops with readily available calcium during periods of high demand of fruit formation. Its calcium carbonate particles are milled to an average size... more »
Cold inspection facility in Nogales to boost Arizona economy
An Arizona state investment in a cold inspection facility in Nogales is set to broaden fresh fruit and vegetable availability, helping boost employment and economic development. Governor Doug Ducey’s proposed budget includes $700,000 toward the... more »
Natural habitats, bee diversity aids better apple production
A Cornell-led study, published Jan. 18 in the journal Science, shows that apple orchards surrounded by agricultural lands are visited by a less diverse collection of bee species than orchards surrounded by natural habitats. In turn,... more »
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