Crop Management
Robotics Plus highlights autonomous vehicle for orchards, vineyard
New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus returned to FIRA USA and highlighted Prospr, its autonomous hybrid vehicle designed to assist orchard and vineyard operations. Robotics Plus founders Dr Alistair Scarfe (Chief... more »
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on... more »
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization... more »
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide receives honors
Bioengineering company Renaissance BioScience has been recognized for its crop protection scientific efforts. Renaissance BioScience won Crop Protection Solution of the Year in the fifth annual Global Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a market... more »
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 »
Trunk renewal essentials pruning approaches preserve cold-damaged vineyards
Dealing with extreme low temperatures can keep winegrape growers on edge, but some preliminary research in Michigan pinpoints potential methods of preserving a crop in the current freeze event year and sustaining it into future... more »
EPA grants registration to new biofungicide
BioConsortia has received registration from the EPA on its new biofungicide, Amara, which is designed for high-value fruit and vegetable production. Amara’s effectiveness stems from its high concentration of environmentally stable active ingredients, which produce antimicrobial... more »
AgroFresh introduces new product for U.S. apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers
AgroFresh Solutions, a post-harvest produce technology company, has launched Harvista Mix, a new product for apple, blueberry, cherry and pear growers in the U.S. The latest addition to the Harvista 1.3 SC line offers growers... more »
NewLeaf board welcomes Greg Thompson
NewLeaf Symbiotics has appointed Greg Thompson as an independent director to its board, effective Sept. 2024. Thompson, CEO of Intrinsyx Bio, brings extensive experience in commercialization and biologicals to the role. ... more »
Vive Crop Protection expands leadership team
Vive Crop Protection has implemented several leadership changes aimed at boosting growth and innovation within the company. Lana Green joins as national account manager, and Steve Eskelsen has been appointed as northern technical sales agronomist.... more »
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