Crop Management

Organic, washable fruit coating launched for the produce industry

Yumbrella, an organic, washable coating for apples, has been launched in the U.S. by Startchy. It is the first washable coating for the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry. Yumbrella is USDA-, Canada- and EU-certified organic... more »

Colorado producers, conservation districts pursue soil health practices

To advance voluntary stewardship of working lands through the adoption of soil health practices, the Colorado Department of Agriculture announced Dec. 2 it has secured more than $3.4M in additional grant funding to support the... more »

AgroFresh implements FreshCloud quality inspection by Starr Ranch Growers

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. announced Dec. 2 that Starr Ranch Growers, a  Washington state produce grower, packer and shipper, has chosen to adopt AgroFresh’s FreshCloud Quality Inspection to digitally integrate its quality inspection efforts. The solution... more »

DPH Biologicals is new name for Douglas Plant Health

At the Biostimulants World Congress on Nov. 30, Douglas Plant Health announced it has changed its name to DPH Biologicals. The new name recognizes the century-long commitment of its parent company, Douglas Products, to deliver... more »

WSDA will pay for soil health analysis for eligible projects

Are you a Washington state grower, an agricultural professional, a graduate student, or a conservation district staff member who wants to soil sample? Are you interested in contributing soils data to the WaSHI State of the... more »

Hazel Technologies expands to West Coast with Fresno operation

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announced Nov. 17 its first major corporate expansion beyond its Chicago headquarters –... more »

Locus AG launches CarbonNOW Program with guaranteed cash payments

Recognizing that less than 5% of U.S. farmers participate in carbon farming programs, Locus Agricultural Solutions (Locus AG) addresses growers’ top concerns by adding new incentives to its globally recognized CarbonNOW program. These upgrades help... more »

Anuvia Plant Nutrients wins Next Big Things in Tech Award

Anuvia Plant Nutrients Anuvia Plant Nutrients has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the world's Next Big Things in Tech. The inaugural award program is the magazine's first to focus entirely on technological... more »

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