Category: Weed Control
UGA leads effort to tackle emerging threat to watermelons
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FIRA USA demos, exhibits give growers close-up views of new tech
Allowing growers to watch the latest AgTech products operate in the field was a big part of FIRA USA.
FIRA USA AgTech innovations focus on mainstreaming automation
A limited number of robots and automated machines are being deployed in grower fields. Learn how more buy-in is needed from venture capital firms.
Deadline approaching for New England high tunnel conference
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Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention to include strawberry growers group
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, North American Strawberry Growers Association, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Maryland State Horticultural Society, New Jersey State Horticultural Society, Virginia State Horticultural Society, Penn State, University of Maryland, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Extension
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference registration opens
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Georgia Peach Council
California Strawberry Commission highlights sustainable practices
The California Strawberry Commission has released a report on sustainable practices being implemented throughout the industry.
The Organic Center grants focus on food safety, climate, pests
The USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program is awarding The Organic Center almost $900,000 for four new projects.
BioSafe Systems’ Michael Larose dies
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MSU researches drones to control vineyard pests
At the annual Viticulture Field Day in late July at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, winegrape growers assessed autonomous tools for tasks including pest management.
Economics drives the global biologicals market
The global agricultural biologicals industry is set to explode from a market of about $9 billion currently to more than $25 billion by the end of the decade, but there are hurdles and more growing pains to face along the way.
Michigan offers $3.6 million to fight invasive species
Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2023 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants.
Michigan State organic grower training program registration opens
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Drone assignment: A costly investment, consider pros and cons
A recent addition in growers’ toolboxes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flying over orchards and vineyards can supply images to help orchardists and horticulturists more precisely and efficiently identify areas of concern.
Biological event kicks off global conversation
The Salinas Biological Summit owes its inspiration, in part, to sweeping changes proposed in California’s initiative to significantly reduce pesticides and promote sustainable pest management practices.
AgXelerators helps inventors introduce new products
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Tech co. wins FAA authorization for automated electric drone
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Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
Vision-guided herbicide sprayer senses pesky weeds
Precision spraying has reduced total herbicide use for row crop operations compared to broadcast applications, without negatively impacting weedcontrol or crop fitness and yield.
Valent BioSciences highlights sustainability projects
Valent BioSciences LLC dedicated a new prairie park and solar field adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa.