Category: Crop Protection
MSU Extension guidance for navigating volatile input markets
As growers finalize input buys, Michigan State experts share practical strategies to help protect margins this season.
Florida blueberry meeting showcases smarter sampling, stronger varieties and disease defense
New insights on freeze tolerance, leaf rust and mid-season nitrogen testing can sharpen decisions. Read the takeaways and adjust your program.
Managing sublethal effects in orchard pests
Read up on how crop protection sprays can affect both pests and beneficial insects in specialty crop operations.
Spray drones: best practices for specialty crop use
Learn how aerial tools can compliment your on-farm spray program and enable precise applications to orchard and vineyard crops.
Blueberry legacy: Tawas Blueberry Farm remains a staple of its community
Tawas Blueberry Farm grows blueberries along Lake Huron. Read how the grower has experienced success with u-pick operations.
Michigan researchers flag rising grape risks
Michigan experts warn growers about increasing grape disease and pest pressures. Read what researchers say growers should watch for next.
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
MSU recently held an organic weed management field day. Read about insights participants gained from the event.
New Syngenta insecticides get EPA green light
A new Syngenta insecticide 12 years in the making has cleared another regulatory hurdle. Learn which tree fruit crops it’s labeled for use on.
Winter orchard care: Spray horticultural oils, fungicides soon
Just because its winter doesn’t mean your IPM program stops. Learn how dormant spray programs can help ensure a clean start in the spring.
How troublesome have pests and disease been this year for you?
Growers are invited to participate in this year’s Fruit Growers News pest and disease survey. Learn more on how your input can help other growers.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
There’s a new MSHS leader. Read more about Kyle Weber of MM Farms’ tree fruit leadership
Washington State Wine Commission names research program manager
The Washington State Wine Commission has hired a research manager. Read about her viticulture experience.
Michigan Viticulture Field Day’s air, ground approaches aid vineyard management
The Michigan Viticulture Field Day attracted growers. Read what participants learned about drone spraying.
Washington State Wine Commission opens research grant portal
The Washington State Wine Commission has opened its research grant portal. Learn what the commission seeks in research benefiting growers and wineries.
Corteva to split seed and crop protection businesses in 2026
Corteva will separate its seed and crop protection businesses in 2026 to better serve farmers. Learn how the move will impact growers.
USDA, Labor department investigating high farm input costs
The USDA is investigating high farm input costs. Learn what USDA and the Justice Department are doing about high grower costs.
New methyl bromide alternative fumigation treatment approved
The EPA has approved a methyl bromide alternative fumigation treatment. Read how the crop protectant benefits fruit and vegetable growers.
JDI’s Racing for melons: From the fields to the finish line
NASCAR success. Read about JDI Farms’ watermelon racing success.
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
Read how AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues.
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.