Category: Crop Protection
Researchers explore anaerobic soil disinfestation for strawberries
Learn how Virginia Tech researchers are using anaerobic soil disinfestation to fight strawberry diseases and improve sustainability.
Bluebird Organic Fruit builds success through organic fruit production
Bluebird Organic Fruit Co. is a thriving Colorado peach-growing operation. Read about its commitment to sustainable organic fruit production.
Plum factors: Successful varieties offer growers opportunities
There are two main groups of plum species in North America. Read about the factors that lead to successful varieties.
Survey: Most prevalent disease pressures in 2024
Fruit Growers News wants to know what disease pressures you faced and how you handled the challenge in 2024.
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
IFTA members recently toured California orchards. Read about orchard insights they gained from the Central Valley tour.
New varieties help Florida strawberry growers
Following hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida growers are showing resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this season.
Spotted lanternfly detected in Georgia
An invasive and destructive insect pest, spotted lanternflies (SLF), has been discovered in Georgia.
USDA to open Davis, California, ag research center
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
Clemson program works to ease organic transition for Palmetto State growers
Juan McAllister, a personal chef from Georgia, owns his grandfather’s farm in Effingham, South Carolina. He wants to grow healthy, organic food.
Biobest introduces beneficials dispenser
Biobest has introduced Entomatic, a trademarked beneficials dispenser.
Robotics Plus highlights autonomous vehicle for orchards, vineyard
Robotics Plus returned to FIRA USA and highlighted Prospr, its autonomous hybrid vehicle designed to assist orchard and vineyard operations.
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
UCCE has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers.
Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques highlighted at Great Lakes EXPO
Zilfina Rubio Ames and Olga Padilla-Zakour will present insights on blueberry fertilization and Concord grape juice cold-press techniques.
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards.
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates.
New fungicide for pome disease control introduced
UPL launches new fungicide for disease control in almonds and pome crops
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide receives honors
Bioengineering company Renaissance BioScience has been recognized for its crop protection scientific efforts.
ProGro soil inoculant wins OMRI Certification
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
Garden State’s Philip E. Marucci Center aims to solve blueberry, cranberry issues
The Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension conducts research vital to the cultivation of quality blueberries and cranberries.
EPA grants registration to new biofungicide
BioConsortia has received registration from the EPA on its new biofungicide, Amara, which is designed for high-value fruit and vegetable production.