Category: Fungicides
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.
North Carolina State receives research project funding
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has received funding for nine specialty crop research projects.
Winegrape smoke exposure website started
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force (WCSETF) has launched its new website spreading information about smoke exposure.
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.
Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution
In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director
Jan Byrne has been promoted to lead Michigan State University’s (MSU) Plant & Pest Diagnostics department.
Melons hosts for cucurbit downy mildew detected in New England
Melons are hosts for cucurbit downy mildew (CDM), a disease that harms cucurbits, has been spotted in New England.
Grand Rapids tree fruit update from MSU
MSU’s tree fruit update states cooler temperatures in the Grand Rapids region this week are aiding fruit reddening.
Smart tech wipes out pests: The latest trends in spraying automation
New spraying technology can help manage pests and diseases. Read more about the tech that helps growers battle threats.
Fresh Views: Grapevine disease management tackled
California grapevine growers face threats from several major fungal diseases such as powdery mildew (PM), botrytis and more.
Pearson Farm’s six generations find orchard happiness
Run by fifth- and sixth- generation family members, Pearson Farms planted its first peach trees in 1885. Pecan trees were added in the 1930s.
New Geneva rootstocks to help apple growers with size, yield, disease
New releases from Cornell’s Geneva Apple Rootstock program should benefit growers. Read about increased fire blight resistance and larger sizes.
National Plant Diagnostic Network: Plant health at a crossroads, the economic imperative of fully funding NPDN
The National Plant Diagnostic Network is a crucial bastion in the defense of the United States’ agricultural and natural ecosystems.
Talking tech: New app innovations aid growers
Farming has forever been changed by technology, with new innovations helping growers of fruit, vegetables and tree nuts improve things such as pest management, disease monitoring and data collecting.
FIRA preview: Tree fruit tech options abound at ag robotics conference
The third iteration of FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of tree fruit, grapes, berries, vegetables and nuts a view of the state of specialty crop robotics and automation.
Great Bear Vineyards’ biologicals focus
Great Bear Vineyards, which is transitioning to organic grape production relies on biological products to help control disease and pests.
FieldWatch partners with Georgia ag dept. on pesticide safety
A partnership between Georgia and a nonprofit mapping operation is designed to promote safe pesticide handling.
FieldWatch highlights locations of organic crops, bees
An online mapping registry that allows organic growers and beekeepers to alert commercial pesticide applicators and neighbors who farm about sensitive acreage continues to gain interest across the U.S.
Tenerelli Orchards exits wholesale, focuses on farmers markets, u-pick
Leaving the wholesale end of the business for direct-to-consumer sales via farmers markets proved a successful move for a Southern California tree fruit grower.
Nutrien releasing biocontrol technology
An acquisition should help Nutrien Ag Solutions release new biocontrol technology designed to help growers improve yields.