Crop Protection
Anthracnose suspected in Michigan
This spring, growers across Michigan noticed that a few of their McIntosh trees were dying. Most shrugged it off as winterkill, a common thing in a state known for harsh winters. While some reports called... more »
U.S. trade partners show safety progress
A number of major countries exporting fresh vegetables and fruit into the United States have modernized food-safety laws and regulations over the past two decades to emphasize preventive measures, according to new report released today... more »
Virus of tart cherry confirmed in northwest Michigan
Growers in northwest Michigan have noticed yellowing leaves in their tart cherry orchards. Most assumed that the yellow is caused by cherry leaf spot (CLS), which indeed has been showing up in the region’s orchards.... more »
WSU food safety webinar
Food safety issues – from produce in the field to meals on the table – will be the focus of the next installment of Washington State University Extension’s “Research that Works for You” Webinar series.... more »
Anthracnose found in Michigan?
This spring, growers across Michigan noticed that a few of their Macintosh trees were dying. Most shrugged it off as winterkill, a common thing in a state known for harsh winters. While some reports called... more »
Canada gets Confirm
Gowan Canada has been granted the Canadian crop protection marketing rights for Confirm 240F insecticide and plans to start distributing the product immediately. Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. acquired the brand and its active ingredient –... more »
U.S. Apple Committee Testifies on Farm Bill
U.S. Apple Association (USApple) Board member Mark Nicholson recently urged a U.S. House subcommittee to continue its full support of specialty crop programs in the next Farm Bill. Sharing specific examples of the positive impact... more »
New York state still fighting plum pox
New York state field survey crews place collected leaves directly into a cooler. Leaves are kept chilled from the time they are collected in the field to the time they are tested in the lab... more »
One doesn’t have to come at the expense of the other, experts say
By Scott ChristieManaging Editor Agriculture is a naturally sustainable industry, but growers in California are finding it harder to be sustainable in light of food safety guidelines. But the two don’t have to be mutually... more »
Legislating Food Safety
Last year was a busy one for food safety legislation. The thought early in the year was that increased food safety regulations would move forward under a new administration that supported a revamped food safety... more »
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