Crop Management

Purdue report highlights grower challenges

Following a year of economic shocks that included supply chain disruptions, global conflicts, tight margins and historic inflation, Purdue ag economists are forecasting what farmers could face next. Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics staffers... more »

Automated FruitScout honored for precision farming products

Automated FruitScout (AFS) has won recognition for its precision crop load management technology. AFS was named a Top 10 Precision Farming Solution Provider by Agri Business Review Magazine. The yearly list recognizes and promotes innovation... more »

PACMAN precision cropload webinars scheduled

Washington State University (WSU) Extension’s tree fruit team is scheduling a series of briefings to help apple growers. The briefings will be presented by the PACMAN Research and Extension teams. PACMAN refers to Precision apple... more »

New automated beneficials dispenser at Biobest

Biological control and pollination products provider Biobest has introduced an automated beneficials dispenser that can help control pests such as mites. Biobest has introduced an automated beneficials dispenser that can help... more »

Soil solutions: tips for strawberry growers take center stage

After conducting more than 20 years of perennial strawberry soil health research, Marvin Pritts has identified strategies for growers who produce the finicky plants. Pritts, director of undergraduate studies for the SIPS Horticulture Section at... more »

Ed sessions shine at SE Regional Fruit & Veg Conference

Fruit Growers News managing editor Chris Koger is attending the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia. At the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, growers are attending sessions,... more »

New CEA members aid group’s mission

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEA) has elected new board members. The association welcomed eight new members at its Dec. 21 annual membership meeting. New board members include these producer members: • Local Bounti, •... more »

Flooded fields benefit growers, wildlife

A U.S. Department of Agriculture study is examining how flooded fields affect wildlife and agriculture production. Mississippi Delta farmers may reap the benefits for flooding their fields during the fall and winter. USDA’s Agricultural Research... more »