Category: Crop Management
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
UCCE has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers.
Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques highlighted at Great Lakes EXPO
Zilfina Rubio Ames and Olga Padilla-Zakour will present insights on blueberry fertilization and Concord grape juice cold-press techniques.
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards.
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates.
New fungicide for pome disease control introduced
UPL launches new fungicide for disease control in almonds and pome crops
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide receives honors
Bioengineering company Renaissance BioScience has been recognized for its crop protection scientific efforts.
ProGro soil inoculant wins OMRI Certification
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
Horticultural supply industry leader Kurt Dramm inducted into Wisconsin hall of fame
The Commercial Growers of Wisconsin (CGW) has honored Kurt Dramm with induction into the state industry’s Hall of Fame.
Garden State’s Philip E. Marucci Center aims to solve blueberry, cranberry issues
The Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension conducts research vital to the cultivation of quality blueberries and cranberries.
Trunk renewal essentials pruning approaches preserve cold-damaged vineyards
Some preliminary research in Michigan pinpoints potential viticulture methods of preserving a crop in the current freeze event year.
EPA grants registration to new biofungicide
BioConsortia has received registration from the EPA on its new biofungicide, Amara, which is designed for high-value fruit and vegetable production.
AgroFresh introduces new product for U.S. apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers
AgroFresh Solutions has launched Harvista Mix, a new product for apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers in the U.S.
NewLeaf board welcomes Greg Thompson
NewLeaf Symbiotics has appointed Greg Thompson as an independent director to its board, effective September 2024.
Dole prepares for new organic fruit demand from Gen Y & Z
Dole Food Co. is working to attract younger generations to the organic produce segment.
Vive Crop Protection expands leadership team
Vive Crop Protection has implemented several leadership changes aimed at boosting growth and innovation within the company.
December to bring 38th Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Expo
The yearly Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Human urine could fertilize crops, according to study
A new study is showing how bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers. This makes recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to the research.
Exacto receives growth investment boost
Exacto, a provider of agricultural and horticulture solutions, has obtained growth investments from S2G Ventures and Skyline Global Partners.
agInnovation leaders reveal 10-year agricultural research plan
agInnovation, a network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities, unveiled a 10-year Research Roadmap in Washington, D.C., outlining strategic priorities for agricultural innovation.
2024 Great Lakes EXPO provides expert insights on apple, blueberry and cranberry crop management
Great Lakes EXPO provides insights from Peter Oudemans, Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris on apple, blueberry and cranberry crop management.