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UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on... more »
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. Gallo, which markets itself as a leader in sustainable practices in viticulture, has taken another step toward... more »
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization... more »
New fungicide for pome disease control introduced
UPL has rolled out a new fungicide for control of disease in pome crops as well as almonds. UPL NA Inc. introduced AXIOS 20 SC, a new fungicide designed to protect almonds and pome crops... more »
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide receives honors
Bioengineering company Renaissance BioScience has been recognized for its crop protection scientific efforts. Renaissance BioScience won Crop Protection Solution of the Year in the fifth annual Global Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a market... more »
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... more »
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, a division of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, conducts and shares research vital to the cultivation of quality blueberries and cranberries... more »
December to bring 38th Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Expo
The yearly Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The 38th annual meeting is scheduled for Dec. 3-4 at the Embassy Suites Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. The event,... more »
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