Category: Crop Management
California ag officials toured invasive pest programs
CDFA and the USDA announced that all populations of invasive fruit flies from California have been eradicated.
The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant.
Report: USDA research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability
A study is suggesting diverse crop rotations offer stability.
Mutiny Crop Performance welcomes Kirby Green as national sales manager
Kirby Green, a veteran agribusiness professional, has joined the Mutiny Crop Performance team as national sales manager.
Michigan State University Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic offered discussion on apple storage disorders, best practices
Postharvest physiology experts focused on apple storage disorders and best practices during MSU’s Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic.
USDA expands 2025 grapevine crop insurance coverage
The USDA is set to enhance its 2025 year grapevine crop insurance program, covering grapevines grafted between six and 12 months old.
California processing tomato production drops 12%
California’s contracted production of processing tomatoes is forecasted to fall 12% in 2024, according to a report released by the USDA.
Understanding your market’s shoppers
Gathering customer data is vital for retail farm markets. Read how data helps farm market operators understand customer preferences and refine marketing strategies.
National Plant Board recognizes Georgia Plant Protection Division
The National Plant Board (NPB) is recognizing the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division.
Winegrape smoke exposure website started
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force (WCSETF) has launched its new website spreading information about smoke exposure.
USDA makes indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby.
Bee product health tech introduced
Terra Vera has launched ApiVera, a new brand focused on improving bee health, a critical factor for fruit growers reliant on pollination.
Ecorobotix names Cameron Holbrook new CEO
Cameron Holbrook has joined spraying tech provider Ecorobotix Inc. as its new CEO of the North America business sector.
Fresh Inset introduces technology designed to extend produce shelf life
European-based Fresh Inset has introduced its Vidre+ Complex technology to the U.S. market. This technology is aimed at enhancing the application of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) across the entire produce supply chain.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director
Jan Byrne has been promoted to lead Michigan State University’s (MSU) Plant & Pest Diagnostics department.
Marion Ag and Columbia Seeds form supply and marketing consortium to enhance agronomic solutions
Marion Ag Service Inc. and Columbia Seeds have announced a new supply and marketing consortium
NJ Agriculture Secretary highlights advanced peach packing facility during National Peach Month
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn visited the Eastern Propak distribution center in Glassboro, to mark National Peach Month.
USDA program assists new organic growers
As the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) nears the 1.5-year mark of its five-year mission, participation in the $100 million initiative’s mentorship program continues to grow.
Unconventional Fruit Working Group hosts virtual meeting on nutrition management
The Unconventional Fruit Working Group is hosting a free virtual meetup to discuss nutrition management on Aug. 28, 2024.