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How cold does it have to be to hurt the grapes with the next frost?
Each spring, I have growers ask me how cold does it have to be to hurt the grapes with the next frost? When we worry about spring frosts we worry about the growth stage of the plant and the conditions of the freeze. Growers can quickly determine the ... more
Hive grading tech eyed by The Bee Corp, Syngenta Seeds, science foundation
Verifli hive grading technology on a pilot sunflower plot. Verifli is a technology that uses infrared imagery and data analytics to predict the size of the colony inside the hive without disturbing hives for manual inspection. According to a news re... more
Valley Irrigation acquires PivoTrac to increase connected ag devices
Omaha, Nebraska-based Valley Irrigation has acquired PivoTrac, an ag tech company based in the Texas Panhandle. PivoTrac offers solutions focused on remote monitoring of center pivot irrigation machines. “We are proud to welcome PivoTrac custom... more
USDA sets pre-solicitation for TEFAP fresh produce
The USDA announced April 9 plans to purchase Fresh Produce (WBSCM Material Number 111427). Pandemic Assistance funding has been made available to supplement The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) program for the remainder of the fiscal year en... more
USDA terminates 10 US consumer standards that impede marketing of specialty crops
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced April 16 the termination of 10 U.S. consumer standards that are obsolete and impede the effective marketing of specialty crops. Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is terminating the consumer standards ... more
Equipment manufacturers cite challenges faced by specialty crop producers
Most of us eat some type of specialty crop every single day. Whether you’re eating your fruits and vegetables, or even using certain seasonings to help complete that perfect dish, you’re using specialty crops. Despite the widespread prevalence... more
Michigan Pomesters plan in-person apple trimming/thinning discussion for April 29
Each spring, Michigan State University Extension has held an in-person trimming and pruning discussion. Unfortunately, this is not possible in 2021 due to university protocols stemming from the pandemic. "The Michigan Pomesters feel that this is a... more
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