Pest Control
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 »
What pests are impacting you the most?
Fruit and vegetable growers around the U.S. have experienced different insect threats. What pests are impacting your farm the most? Here at Fruit Growers News, we'd like to know. Please, take a moment or two... more »
California ag officials toured invasive pest programs
Despite this unprecedented level of infestations, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA in collaboration with County Agricultural Commissioners announced that, after a year of hard work, all populations of invasive fruit... more »
The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant. The certification is part of TFI’s new program designed to ensure biostimulants meet rigorous standards for efficacy,... more »
Report: USDA research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability
A study is suggesting diverse crop rotations offer stability. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing conditions, offering a potential lifeline... more »
National Plant Board recognizes Georgia Plant Protection Division
The National Plant Board (NPB) is recognizing the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division. The plant board has bestowed an Outstanding Team Performance award for 2024 to the division. The division, based in... more »
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