Crop Management

Reinke invests in robotics

Global irrigation systems and technology company Reinke Manufacturing is investing $12 million in the modernization and automation of its irrigation systems manufacturing facilities. The investment includes implementing advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase... more »

Approaching burn ban affects California growers

At 4 a.m. in Lodi, Alex Noriega, foreman for the agricultural service provider Fowler Brothers, climbed onto an excavator to rip apart discarded grapevines and drop them into a cement-lined steel box called an air... more »

Bion nitrogen fertilizer now OMRI listed for organic use

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.'s commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer is now OMRI listed for organic use. Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) captures nitrogen from manure that would otherwise be lost to the environment and converts... more »

Editor’s letter: Working for postharvest solutions

Welcome to our postharvest issue. With harvest over or ending for many growers, Fruit Growers News examines steps taken following harvest. A potential market for growers’ postharvest waste will be explored through a University of... more »

California ag officials toured invasive pest programs

Despite this unprecedented level of infestations, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA in collaboration with County Agricultural Commissioners announced that, after a year of hard work, all populations of invasive fruit... more »

The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant. The certification is part of TFI’s new program designed to ensure biostimulants meet rigorous standards for efficacy,... more »

Report: USDA research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability

A study is suggesting diverse crop rotations offer stability. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing conditions, offering a potential lifeline... more »

Mutiny Crop Performance welcomes Kirby Green as national sales manager

Kirby Green, a veteran agribusiness professional, has joined the Mutiny Crop Performance team as national sales manager. “Kirby’s experience and knowledge of crop production is extensive,” said Patrick Conyea, co-founder of Mutiny. “We are looking... more »