Crop Management
Chemical Dynamics adds Bob Pound to handle Eastern sales and support
Long-time crop nutrient consultant Bob Pound joins Chemical Dynamics as sales representative for the Eastern region of the United States to support its line of plant micronutrients and foliar fertilizers. Pound is an agronomist and... more »
WSU webinar: How do We Measure and Manage Soil Health for Productive Orchards?
Washington State University's Tree Fruit Extension has scheduled a webinar, "How do We Measure and Manage Soil Health for Productive Orchards? It will be held Nov. 4 or 5 (your choice of dates) at 9... more »
Johann Buck bolsters BioAg’s technical resources for fruit and vegetable markets
BioAg has expanded its team with the addition of Johann Buck as Director of Technical Services and Innovation. “Johann has the vision to see business opportunities and the technical acumen to guide those opportunities from... more »
Study confirms better market life for plums treated with SmartFresh quality system
New research conducted by the University of California, Davis found significant quality benefits for plums and pluots using the SmartFresh Quality System, an industry-trusted solution that allows growers, packers and retailers to better manage ripening... more »
$600K USDA grant helps MSU entomologist lead training for Latino/a farmers
Michigan State University’s La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute... more »
Cool, fall nights challenge fruit storability
The highly desirable Honeycrisp apple is also one of the most tender apples we grow. It has an extreme sensitivity to low temperature that we usually see after harvest following some weeks of cold storage.... more »
Detect and avoid nematode problems in your fruit planting
Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic round worms that live in the soil and feed on plant roots or foliage. Nematode feeding can cause a reduction in root volume and mass but above-ground symptoms such as stunting,... more »
Brandt expands ag sales team in Pacific Northwest and Canada
Brandt Specialty Formulations has added two new territory sales managers, Cody Massey and Nate Britt, to its North American Ag sales team, covering the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Canada. ... more »
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