Category: Crop Management
Investing in plant health: Plant hardiness good for grower bottom lines
Plant health is integrated pest management. Read more about how IPM is a decision-making process that combines tools and strategies to identify and manage pests.
Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation
Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.
Stevenson’s Strawberries
Stevenson’s Strawberries is a popular Maine strawberry and pumpkin farms. Read how the farm’s owners want to continue the legacy in the next generation.
Breaking berry boundaries: NC State improves raspberries
North Carolina tops the U.S. in growing sweet potatoes as well as producing poultry and eggs, and is second nationally in turkeys, trout and Christmas trees, third for cucumbers and hogs, and is in the Top 10 in apples and blueberries.
2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit scheduled
The registration deadline is approaching for the 2025 Apple Tree Decline Summit.
Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges
In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges.
Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities
The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open.
Organic farming foundation looks to future
In an effort to encourage the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a long-term strategic plan.
Fresh Views: Innovative freeze protection strategies for fruit crops
Fresh Views: Innovative freeze protection strategies for fruit crops. Read about innovations in freeze protection designed to help fruit growers guard against spring freezes.
Ground resilience: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health
Soil health is important for conservation. Read how improving soil health can help improve ground resiliency.
Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection
A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products.
Apple orchard innovation showcased at Michigan’s Ridgefest
Apple orchard innovation was on display at Michigan’s Ridgefest. Learn more about new techniques, varieties and strategies for the future.
Fresh produce to be highlighted by James Beard winner chef
A greenhouse and hydroponic producer is partnering with a chef to promote fresh produce.
Apple holdings continue declining
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early December this year than in the previous year, according to a Dec. 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple).
Michigan State Extension releases strategic direction plan
Michigan State University Extension is updating and redefining its role.
Vertiberry selects Sollum’s CEA technology
Indoor strawberry farming operation Vertiberry has selected Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new Québec operation.
Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference
The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.
Irrigation efficiencies to benefit from AgTech partnership
An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally.
Grant to help Penn State chemical apple blossoms thinning research
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Sustainability, South focus of SOWTH 2025 farming conference
An Atlanta farm conference is set to focus on sustaining family farms throughout South.