Category: Fungicides
Sipcam Agro USA introduces new grape biofungicide
Sipcam Agro fungicide Mevalone biofungicide winegrapes table grapes crop protectant
Texas event tailors fruit education to state’s climate
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas Fruit Conference peaches apples walnuts
Study looks at grower support of biologicals
Informa Markets’ Farm Progress and Valent BioSciences have signed on as sponsors of benchmarking research focused on the use of agricultural biologicals on specialty crops.
WSU offers North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days
Washington State University (WSU) has released information on its North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days, Jan. 16-18 and on Feb. 7.
UGA leads effort to tackle emerging threat to watermelons
cucurbits anthracnose melons pumpkin squash cucumbers insect pests plant diseases University of Georgia watermelon
MSU professor receives $4 million grant to study blueberry disease
A scientist at Michigan State University has received a $3.95 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to develop strategies for implementing and maintaining effective management practices for blueberry fruit rot.
Deadline approaching for New England high tunnel conference
high tunnel conference, New England High Tunnel Production Conference University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, University of Maine
USDA Specialty Crops Competitiveness Initiative launched
USDA Specialty Crops Competitiveness Initiative U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference registration opens
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Georgia Peach Council
Biotic vs. abiotic: tips on diagnosing plant damage
When growers think of plant diseases, they usually consider those that are caused by living organisms like fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes.
Corteva, Alveo to develop field disease diagnostics
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Florida Ag Hall of Fame inductees include Gene McAvoy
Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Gene McAvoy UF Extension John Hoblick Florida Farm Bureau John Schlechter Southwest Florida Research and Education Center honors recognition
Parks & Rec actor promoting soil, regenerative ag
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BioSafe Systems’ Michael Larose dies
Mike Larose BioSafe Systems obituary ag chemicals sustainability
Vismax biofungicide okayed for multi-crop use
Elemental Enzymes crop nutrition biofungicides sustainability
MSU researches drones to control vineyard pests
At the annual Viticulture Field Day in late July at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, winegrape growers assessed autonomous tools for tasks including pest management.
Economics drives the global biologicals market
The global agricultural biologicals industry is set to explode from a market of about $9 billion currently to more than $25 billion by the end of the decade, but there are hurdles and more growing pains to face along the way.
Michigan State organic grower training program registration opens
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Michigan State University Department of Horticulture soil health water pests disease
UGA Extension welcomes new viticulture specialist
Georgia winegrapes University of Georgia Cooperative Extension viticulture UGA Department of Horticulture College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Drone assignment: A costly investment, consider pros and cons
A recent addition in growers’ toolboxes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flying over orchards and vineyards can supply images to help orchardists and horticulturists more precisely and efficiently identify areas of concern.