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San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions

Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center – a time-honored learning event dating to the late 1960s – was convened again on Aug. 12 for wine, table and raisin grape growers to hear about the latest... more »

Farm Bureau shares MAHA recommendations

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a series of recommendations to the Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission. The policy advice is designed to benefit health outcomes and ensure farmers can continue growing... more »

PGR arrival: Plant growth regulators and postharvest apple quality

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) can make big impacts on the postharvest quality of apples. PGRs applied at the correct time are critical for long-term storage. One of Cornell’s postharvest science research program’s experiments is examining... more »

Soft spray effect: Michigan vineyard’s disease management pesticide test 

A Michigan winegrape grower is trialing softer pesticides that could lead to additional sustainable efforts not only in his state but also in other U.S. wine-growing regions.  Shady Lane Cellars, based in Suttons Bay, Michigan,... more »

Northern California grape, olive field day scheduled

Registration has opened for this year’s Olive & Grape field day. The event, sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Davis, California, is scheduled for July 30 in Hopland, California. Topics to... more »

Sym-Agro introduces KitoGard for nematode and root disease control

Sym-Agro has released KitoGard, a new soil-applied product that functions as a nematicide, fungicide, bactericide and root growth promoter. Developed for fruit and nut growers, KitoGard offers a biodegradable, MRL-exempt alternative to synthetic chemistries, with... more »

Abiotic stress management products now available from Acadian Plant Health

Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has released its Abiotic Stress Management (ASM) portfolio. The advancement moves the industry beyond currently available biostimulants. Proven to reliably enhance plant growth and stress tolerance, the ASM... more »

Investing in plant health: Plant hardiness good for grower bottom lines

Plant health in its simplest terms, integrated pest management (IPM), is a decision-making process that combines tools and strategies to identify and manage pests. Integrated plant health management (IPHM) takes things a step further, emphasizing... more »

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