Fruits
Marrone Bio launches Haven anti-transpirant for sun stress reduction
Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI) is expanding beyond biopesticides and crop protection and into the biostimulant market by commercially launching Haven Anti-transpirant for use in a broad range of fruit, nut and vegetable crops, in addition... more »
Southwest Grape Grower’s Kickoff meeting set
Recent volatile weather has stirred interest in the impact of climate change. How might short- and long-term changes in the climate affect our ability to grow juice and wine grapes in Michigan? What can we... more »
Cranberry school covers fruit rot, other threats
If Wisconsin cranberry growers had a higher incidence of fruit rot in 2016 than usual, should they intensify their fungicide spray program this coming season? Not necessarily, said University of Wisconsin (UW) Extension plant pathologist... more »
Variety development includes genetic approaches
Kevin Folta is eager to discuss the next big breakthroughs in genetic technology that are eventually going to lead to improvements in fruit and vegetable crops. Folta does that regularly through his podcast (www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com), and... more »
Kick off Michigan 2017 tree fruit season on April 18
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension will host the annual Tree Fruit Integrated Pest Management Kickoff Meeting on April 18. The meeting will be held at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center, 6686 S Center Hwy,... more »
Southern crops impacted by deep freeze
A deep freeze in the Southeast has done considerable damage to crops in Georgia and South Carolina. Georgia's blueberries and South Carolina's peaches have been nearly wiped out, according to ABC News. Other crops like... more »
Clemson researchers working to breed better peaches
Clemson University geneticist Ksenija Gasic seeks to do the unimaginable: improve the taste, aroma and nutritional value of the beloved peach. Gasic received a $150,000, three-year grant from the United States-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and... more »
Michigan cherry producers approve continuation referendum
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams announced March 17 that the state’s cherry producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Cherry Promotion and Development Program. Established in May 1972,... more »
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