Category: Crop Protection
Michigan State organic grower training program registration opens
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Michigan State University Department of Horticulture soil health water pests disease
USDA expands crop insurance to cover grapevine loss
The USDA is expanding crop insurance options with a new grapevine insurance program to cover loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils such as freeze or fire.
UGA Extension welcomes new viticulture specialist
Georgia winegrapes University of Georgia Cooperative Extension viticulture UGA Department of Horticulture College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Organic growers seek climate change solutions via Farm Bill
As Congress hammers out the 2023 Farm Bill, growing interest in the impacts of agriculture on climate could give organic farmers more political sway as they advocate for funding and programs that help them.
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.
Organic Grower: Apple growing profitable, but challenging
It’s all in the details when growing organic apples. Growers saw the challenges firsthand during the International Fruit Tree Association’s 66th annual conference and tours in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
San Diego County Farm Bureau chooses Farmer of the Year
The San Diego County Farm Bureau has named Mary Matava of Oceanside, California, as its 2022 Farmer of the Year.
Biological event kicks off global conversation
The Salinas Biological Summit owes its inspiration, in part, to sweeping changes proposed in California’s initiative to significantly reduce pesticides and promote sustainable pest management practices.
Texas Hill Country peach grower limits pests, conserves water
Clean groves, meticulous weeding and minimal spraying of harsh chemicals help Fisher & Wieser’s Das Peach Haus (F&W) remain a successful Texas peach grower.
AgXelerators helps inventors introduce new products
AgXelerators AgX ag products inventions crop protection companies sustainability
USApple forecasts 2023-24 production slightly over previous season
Consumers will have a plentiful supply of apples in 2023-24, according to the U.S. Apple Association, with an expected production of 250 million bushels, a 1.5% increase over last season’s production.
Chief commercial officer named at vertical farming operator Oishii
Oishii vertical farming strawberries indoor farming greenhouse
Tech co. wins FAA authorization for automated electric drone
Pyka drones FAA crop protection drone technology
Michigan Commission of Agriculture seeks public input on ag management practices
Right to Farm Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MDARD Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices GAAMPs
IFTA Summer Tour: A review of Day 1
The International Fruit Tree Association’s Summer Tour of orchards in Nova Scotia came on the heels of heavy late-July rains in parts of the Canadian Province, but attendees were treated to fine weather and roads that weren’t affected by flooding once the tours were underway.
Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
Locus Agriculture expands biologicals line
Locus AG Locus Agriculture biologicals soil health roots
Construction begins on USDA-WSU research building
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant sciences building that will house scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and Washington State University.
Mating disruption work by UF entomologist recognized
UF Entomological Society of America UF Entomological Society of America University of Florida UF entomologist UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences UF/IFAS entomology nematology mating disruption insect management
Registration opens for Michigan Perennial Farm Ecosystem conference
Michigan Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference Leelanau Conservation District perennial crops native beneficial habitat pollinators soil invertebrates soil health vegetation management sap analysis