Crop Management
Webinar to share effects of mycorrhizal inoculants on vineyard growth
Washington wine grape growers are invited to learn about promising benefits from soil fungi that could lead to reduced need for vineyard fertilizers, improved vine growth and contribute to more sustainable growing practices during a... more »
Mosaic, BioConsortia expand nitrogen fixing microbial products to Asia
The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia, Inc. have entered into a new agreement to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for all crops, including corn, wheat, rice, fruit and vegetables in China, India, Thailand and Vietnam.... more »
Syngenta brings sustainable ag standard to growers through mobile app
Syngenta, a Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) member, has announcedthe release of the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) standard enabled through its Cropwise Sustainability app, a one-of-its-kind tool that places farm sustainability insights into... more »
‘Organic Management of Postharvest Decays’ webinar planned
Washington State University (WSU) Tree Fruit Extension will hold a webinar titled "Organic Management of Postharvest Decays on March 9. The event will take place at 8:30 am. Pacific. Participants will learn about best management... more »
Valent BioSciences creates new biostimulant operating unit
To further help support the goal of its parent company, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., to achieve carbon neutral status by 2050, Valent BioSciences LLC recently announced that it is establishing a new operating unit designed... more »
Producers with crop insurance get premium for cover crops
Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the USDA if they planted cover crops during the 2022 crop year. To receive the benefit from this... more »
Toro expands Aqua-Traxx Azul line with ultra-low flow emitters
Toro is leading the industry with the expansion of its precision irrigation Toro Aqua-Traxx Azul drip tape product line. The Azul line has offered growers field-proven performance since its introduction by providing superior clog resistance... more »
New Jesey ag department, Rowan collaborate for online mapping tool
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Rowan University GeoSpatial Research Lab to provide an online tool that allows users in the agricultural community to access, view and print soils reports by tax... more »