Crop Management

The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant. The certification is part of TFI’s new program designed to ensure biostimulants meet rigorous standards for efficacy,... more »

Report: USDA research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability

A study is suggesting diverse crop rotations offer stability. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing conditions, offering a potential lifeline... more »

Mutiny Crop Performance welcomes Kirby Green as national sales manager

Kirby Green, a veteran agribusiness professional, has joined the Mutiny Crop Performance team as national sales manager. “Kirby’s experience and knowledge of crop production is extensive,” said Patrick Conyea, co-founder of Mutiny. “We are looking... more »

Michigan State University Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic offered discussion on apple storage disorders, best practices

Postharvest physiology experts from across North America focused on apple storage disorders and best practices during a Michigan State University (MSU) Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic. The day of talks was hosted by Randolph Beaudry, an... more »

USDA expands 2025 grapevine crop insurance coverage

The USDA is set to enhance its grapevine crop insurance program for the 2025 crop year. The Risk Management Agency (RMA) will now cover grapevines grafted between six and 12 months old, reducing the grafting... more »

National Plant Board recognizes Georgia Plant Protection Division

The National Plant Board (NPB) is recognizing the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division. The plant board has bestowed an Outstanding Team Performance award for 2024 to the division. The division, based in... more »

Winegrape smoke exposure website started

The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force (WCSETF) has launched its new website spreading information about smoke exposure. The site, wcsetf.org, houses critical information on smoke exposure for winegrowers, winemakers and others in the wine... more »

Bee product health tech introduced

Terra Vera, an agtech company, has introduced a product designed to improve bee health. The ApiVera initiative comes in response to the ongoing decline in bee populations, a major concern for growers of many fruit... more »

Worker training crucial to food handling safety and is the first-line of defense

Training workers to properly handle covered crops (fruits and vegetables typically consumed raw) is a crucial initial step in ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, from the field to the postharvest processing facility. ... more »

MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Jan Byrne has been promoted to lead Michigan State University’s (MSU) Plant & Pest Diagnostics department. She succeeds Ray Hammerschmidt, who plans to retire. Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, has worked at MSU as... more »