Water

Irrigation efficiencies to benefit from AgTech partnership

An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally. Almanac's partnership with WiseConn is designed to integrate smart irrigation solutions into Almanac's platform to help optimize water... more »

Water quality management in orchards: Maintaining grove water

Water quality management in orchards is important for ensuring a successful crop. Mike Wade, executive director of the California Farm Water Coalition, noted most efforts focus largely on controlling salinity and elements, such as boron,... more »

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. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, Florida growers have planted the fruits consumers enjoy from December... more »

Irrigation supplier Reinke introduces precision center pivot irrigation system

Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, has introduced E3, the first precision series of center pivot systems. The patented irrigation system offers unmatched accuracy and performance, providing tremendous value by ensuring... more »

Irrigation supplier Rivulis works to combat climate change

Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier, discusses agriculture irrigation’s role in combatting climate change. Agriculture holds a unique double opportunity to reverse adverse climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing carbon from... more »

Horticultural supply industry leader Kurt Dramm inducted into Wisconsin hall of fame

The Commercial Growers of Wisconsin (CGW) has honored Kurt Dramm with induction into the state industry’s Hall of Fame. Kurt Dramm, a leader in the horticultural supply industry, died May 16. He was 85. Dramm... more »

Exacto receives growth investment boost

Exacto, a provider of agricultural, horticulture and turf solutions, has received a growth investment from S2G Ventures and Skyline Global Partners. The investment aims to strengthen Exacto’s leadership in soil and water management and accelerate... more »

agInnovation leaders reveal 10-year agricultural research plan

AgInnovation, a network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities, unveiled a 10-year Research Roadmap in Washington, D.C., outlining strategic priorities for agricultural innovation. The Roadmap was developed by state agricultural experiment station directors from... more »

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Michigan Ridgefest: Industry consumption push drives Ridgefest apple updates

Water quality management in orchards: Maintaining grove water

Grove insights: IFTA summer tour

Plum factors:  Successful varieties offer growers opportunities

2024 Great Lakes EXPO: Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques to be highlighted

40U40 honorees

2025 Fruit & Nut Buyers’ Guide

Anaerobic soil disinfestation: Researchers study natural method to help strawberry growers

Washington tree fruit growers react to H-2A ruling

Organic Grower: Blue Bird Fruit 

Fresh Views: Team approaches to disease management

Farm Market & Agritourism: Market channel assessment

Ag Labor Review: Candid discussions regarding ag labor dilemmas

 

 

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