Crop Management
Marrone Bio launches new REGALIA biofungicide
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. announced the launch and commercial availability of a new formulation of its REGALIA Biofungicide. REGALIA is a biofungicide for conventional and organic production that prevents and fights disease by triggering treated... more »
Summit on apple scab, fire blight management set for March 14
Red Tomato and the University of Massachusetts Amherst will host a summit on the advances and international practices in the management of apple scab and fire blight. The summit will take place on March 14... more »
Study: small farms benefit from high pollinator density
Higher numbers of pollinators can significantly increase crop productivity of small-sized farms, according to a paper in the latest issue of Science.... more »
Canker management during winter
When it comes to managing fire blight, the first line of defense is good sanitation, which is removing the overwintering source for the bacteria: cankers. Understanding what a canker is, being able to identify them... more »
Delaware unveils draft bee protection plan
Delaware officials are seeking public feedback and input on a draft plan to protect and enhance populations of bees and other valuable pollinators in the state. The plan was unveiled Wednesday at Delaware Ag Week.... more »
EPA releases report on neonicotinoid, threat to bees
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some pollinators. EPA’s assessment, prepared in collaboration with California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation,... more »
Consider these points when conducting on-farm research
Research performed by universities is relatively expensive because we have to pay for the considerable infrastructure associated with research, including the salaries of trained researchers and technicians. Recently some growers have expressed a desire to... more »
Three things to know about FDA’s new produce safety rule
The produce safety rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act goes into effect Jan. 26. Growers may have a lot of questions about the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Rule now that it is final.... more »
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