Category: Crop Management
Protecting water supplies through groundwater recharge
To help improve water availability, several Central Valley California growers are participating in USDA groundwater recharge program.
Annual California Small Farm Conference released 2025 dates
The California Small Farm Conference is a hybrid and bilingual event that will take place from Feb. 23-27, 2025.
2024 Michigan viticulture field day scheduled
This year’s Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Enology Experience Day are scheduled.
UC study estimates blackberry production costs
A new study examines how growers and others can estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California’s Central Coast.
California, Oregon growers introduce regeneratively grown blueberries
A regenerative agriculture supplier, AC Foods, has welcomed betterful, a line of Regenerative Organic Certified blueberries, to the market.
BeeHero opens Australian location
BeeHero, a company that is focused on offering precision pollination services, has established a new regional headquarters in Australia.
Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association starts partnership effort
In an effort to bolster industry support, the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has launched the Partnership for Growth Program.
Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day registration opens
Registration is now open for the annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries
A new study can help growers and others estimate costs and potential returns for California’s Central Coast organic strawberries.
Plant disease scientist honored
A Cornell University plant disease scientist has been honored for her work in improving crops.
Valley Irrigation shows off irrigation advancements
Valley Irrigation, a global supplier of precision irrigation technologies, recently showed off its irrigation equipment at the National Mall.
National Young Farmers Coalition opposes farm bill first draft
Proposed farm bill legislation released by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson misses a rare opportunity to meaningfully address the challenges facing the new generation of U.S. farmers and ranchers, according to the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC).
MSU hires farm manager for plant pathology, entomology centers
Michigan State University has hired a new farm manager to oversee its Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers.
FIRA USA to showcase ag robotics in northern California
The FIRA USA ag robotics conference returns to California.
AI deep learning tech aids cherry packinghouses efficiencies
Cherry packers in California, the U.S., and New Zealand implemented TOMRA’s AI-powered trademarked LUCAi technology with its InVision2 grading platform during the past two seasons with excellent results.
ProGro releases soil inoculant
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Strawberry research production meeting spotlights sustainable farming practices
California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry production.
North Carolina alerts public to invasive yellow-legged hornet concerns
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture asked state residents to be on the lookout for the Yellow-legged hornet.
AgroFresh hosts Washington postharvest academy
AgroFresh Solutions, together with recently acquired Pace International, will host the 2024 Post-Harvest Academy on Wednesday, May 8.
San Joaquin Valley vineyard tips offered
Mechanical pruning can help winegrape growers save costs.