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Blossom Protect, Botector get EPA OK to increase storage time
Vista, California-based Westbridge Agricultural Products' has received Environmental Protection Agency approval for an extended storage period on the ... READ MORE »
Brassica seed meal shows promise in curbing apple replant disease
Early experiments show brassica seed meal and anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) may greatly help in preventing apple replant disease. USDA Agricu... READ MORE »
Growers: Farm bill must focus on technology research
Investment in new technology, including robotics and mechanization, would ensure the future success of American agriculture, according to specialty-cr... READ MORE »
Manage oriental fruit moths using mating disruption
Introduction Oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta (Busck), is a major pest of peach and other stone fruits in Michigan and can also be problematic... READ MORE »
Stemilt compost program helps grow apples, cherries
The compost project at Stemilt was featured at the Tilth Conference in Wenatchee, Washinton. The compost facility is located in the center of the comp... READ MORE »
McFerson named to genetic resource advisory council
Jim McFerson, director of the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, was appointed a scientific member to ... READ MORE »
Research claims fruit packed in corrugated is safer than in RPCs
New scientific research indicates that corrugated packaging keeps fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly re... READ MORE »
USDA awards $14.5 million for plant resilience research
USDA has awarded more than $14.5 million in grants to support research into plant health, production and resilience. These grants were made through th... READ MORE »
Renewable energy sources now cheaper than ever
If you’ve looked into a renewable energy source – solar, wind, geothermal or other – as a way to power your farm and decided it was too expensiv... READ MORE »
Michigan company turning rock dust into fertilizer
Thomas Logue may be a financial planner. But he’s a farmer at heart. Growing up around and working on farms, Logue holds a degree in agriculture... READ MORE »
