Crop Management
Blue River Technology purchased by Deere & Company
Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Blue River Technology, which is based in Sunnyvale, California and is a leader in applying machine learning to agriculture. "We welcome the opportunity to work... more »
NNYADP apple pest research shows IPM value
Technical assistance and outreach funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is informing commercial apple growers in the northeastern region of New York State to effectively manage key orchard pests. Cornell Cooperative... more »
DowDuPont completes merger of large firms
DowDuPont on Sept. 1 completed the merger between The Dow Chemical Co. (“Dow”) and E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (“DuPont”), effective Aug. 31, 2017. The combined entity is operating as a holding company... more »
West central Michigan small fruit production mixed
The blueberry harvest is coming to an end at southwest Michigan’s blueberry fields but a limited amount of hand and machine harvesting still continues at counties in west central Michigan. As of Sept. 5, west... more »
Researchers get grant to study alternatives to methyl bromide
UC Santa Cruz researchers who have pioneered alternatives to methyl bromide in commercial strawberry production have received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will take their work national. Carol Shennan,... more »
Strawberry planting in plasticulture, fall growth options eyed
The next 10 days are the optimum period for planting strawberries in the plasticulture system. The variety Chandler, which has the most acreage in our region, is very sensitive to planting date. For highest yields,... more »
WA38 Cosmic Crisp field day set for Sept. 27
A field day offering tips on production of WA 38 (Cosmic Crisp) apple fruit quality will be Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Washington State University's (WSU) Sunrise Orchard test block in... more »
Researchers testing blackberry trellis for feasibility in Arkansas
Researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Fruit Research Station are looking at the potential for an innovative trellis system to increase overall blackberry production in the state. Amanda McWhirt, Extension horticulture... more »
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