Crop Management
Climate change lecture to highlight promise of regenerative agriculture
It’s unusual to come across a documentary about climate change that strikes an optimistic note, but that’s what Netflix viewers were treated to last September with the premiere of “Kiss the Ground.” The documentary, narrated... more »
Tree fruit rootstocks evolve over decades
This is the latest installment in a series of stories marking the 60th anniversary of Fruit Growers News. From the heyday of Red Delicious and harvesting from ladders to today’s Honeycrisp hybrids and platform pickers,... more »
AgroFresh appoints Clinton A. Lewis Jr. as chief executive officer
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. announced April 12 that Clinton A. Lewis Jr. has been appointed as chief executive officer and to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Lewis succeeds Jordi Ferre as CEO, who is expected to work... more »
Plasticulture strawberries across Delaware, Maryland and Virginia need fertilization
Plasticulture strawberries are blooming now across Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Plasticulture strawberries should have had nitrogen applications prior to bloom. Base recommendations are 25 lbs/a of N at green-up and another 25 lbs/a of N... more »
Registration open for ‘Principles of Fruit & Nut Tree Growth, Cropping & Management’
Due to campus directives, the University of California Fruit & Nut Research & Information Center's 2021 Principles of Fruit & Nut Tree Growth, Cropping & Management class will be held remotely from April 19-23. A... more »
Ampersand adjuvant now in Mexico through partnership with Nufarm Grupo
Attune Agriculture, a developer of performance-based agricultural products using hydrocolloid technology, is expanding Ampersand adjuvant's availability across Mexico. A new partnership with Nufarm Grupo Mexico as a principal distributor will lead the expansion. According to... more »
Team to study soil compaction on farms in Washington and beyond
While soil compaction happens below the surface, it has many above-ground impacts on crops. Compacted soil doesn’t absorb water very well, makes it hard for plants to send out roots, inhibits plant nutrient absorption and... more »
New hydroponic strawberry line sets optimistic tone for trio of partners
Expectations are high for the first-ever Ocean Spray specialty berry pack which debuts this fall, backed by a trio of partners intent on elevating the category with a unique tabletop strawberry proposition. New Wave Berry,... more »
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