Crop Management
Cornell Extension, New York state apple growers partner on innovation
For optimal yield and fruit quality, apple growers in the United States have long relied on chemical solutions to generate spring blossom thinning to promote the growth of larger, higher-quality fruit by giving them less... more »
Most common weeds in broadleaf, specialty crops listed
A recent survey conducted by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) ranks Palmer amaranth as the most troublesome and difficult to control weed in 12 categories of broadleaf crops, fruits and vegetables, while common... more »
First Michigan Tree Fruit Commission mini-grant targets disease resistance
Cherry leaf spot, fire blight and apple scab are all diseases where the ability to run a resistance test with a short turnaround time is important. The first ever mini-grant awarded by the Michigan Tree... more »
Washington state slates update for beaver control on farms
A workshop for farmers trying to deal with problems caused by beavers and beaver dams will be presented 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in the Carnation Farms’ Alpine Room, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road, Carnation, Washington. According... more »
Climate, vector behavior on disease spread sketchy
A top challenge of mitigating the impact of climate change on agricultural production is knowing the exact ways in which higher temperatures and altered precipitation regimes affect the many aspects of agroecosystems. This is especially... more »
WSU plans sunburn and delayed sunscald field visit
Washington State University Extension is offering a training session for growers and others seeking to learn more about sunburn and delayed sunscald in tree fruit. The event will be held from 10-11:45 a.m. on May... more »
BASF acquires ZedX, boosts digital farming portfolio
BASF has signed an agreement to acquire ZedX Inc., a developer of digital agricultural intelligence. Headquartered in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, ZedX’s expertise lies in the development of agronomic weather, crop, and pest models that rapidly translate... more »
Freeze impact becoming apparent in Michigan crops
The impact of the May 8 freeze is becoming apparent on fruit crops in Michigan. Some crops were hit hard, others suffered little damage. Southwest Michigan Last week started with a freeze on Monday, May... more »
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