Good Bugs Helping Grape Growers Win Against Weeds By Thomas Skernivitz|January 15, 2024 Colorado producers bring beneficial insects to the front line in their fight against bindweed, thistle, and more.Read More
How Drones Are Making Artificial Intelligence More Accessible To Farmers By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|March 14, 2024
25 Years of Project GREEEN’s Growth in Controlled Environment Agriculture By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|March 14, 2024
Data Confirms Substantial Crop Yield Increases With Biologicals By Growing Produce Staff|March 13, 2024
The Most Problematic Weeds, Diseases, and Pests for Vegetable Growers By Growing Produce Staff|January 12, 2024 The country’s leading experts weigh in on why these insects, weeds, and diseases are such a problem.
New Solution To Control Goat Weed in Citrus Gains Steam By UF/IFAS News|December 29, 2023 New study from the University of Florida finds using steam and low dose of herbicide helps control the pesky perennial.
6 Weed-Busting Farm Machines You Have To See By Thomas Skernivitz|December 27, 2023 Equipment companies take to the field to demonstrate ideal weed control.
Weeds — A Wicked Problem for Vegetable Growers By Rakesh S. Chandran, West Virginia University|December 20, 2023 The battle against weeds intensifies due to amplified seed banks, changing atmospheric conditions, and fewer scientists.
Why It’s Smart Money on Smart Farm Tools By Thomas Skernivitz|December 19, 2023 Learn what issues need to be addressed before sealing the deal on that five-figure smart sprayer wrapped in the big red bow outside the barn.
On Target for a Weed Control Victory in Vineyards By Thomas Skernivitz|December 11, 2023 Vision-guided spraying fares well against grape suckers; herbicide use diminished.
Attack of the Parasitic Weeds!? Red Alert for California Tomato Growers By Emily C. Dooley, UC Davis|September 26, 2023 Scientists search for ways to fight resurging parasitic weed that attaches to roots and sucks out nutrients of plants.
Laser Weed Control in the Farm Field: Why Growers Need To Give It Time By Thomas Skernivitz|September 2, 2023 While hefty price tags stunt their current rate of adoption, robotic weeders could be commonplace within the next decade.
Field Scouting Guide: Morning Glory By Karli Petrovic|August 24, 2023 What you need to know to identify and manage this weed.
You’ve Got To Watch This! Laser Weeding Red Lettuce at Night [Video] Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 17, 2023 Laser weeding is starting to heat up and turn heads among the ag community. Check out a cool clip of a high-tech unit on the night shift.
Scientists Help Break Down the Weed Control Dilemma for Vegetable Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|August 7, 2023 Producers and academia both agree: Weed control is a huge challenge. But why?
Mulling Weed Management — What It Might Look Like 5 Years From Now By Thomas Skernivitz|August 1, 2023 Ag researchers pin hopes on precision technologies, mechanization, and improved herbicides.
What’s Bugging Vegetable Growers the Most? Survey Ranks the Top 6 Pests and Diseases By Thomas Skernivitz|July 12, 2023 When asked about the most problematic pest problems this past season, wildlife and diseases actually edge out insects.
The Top Crop Protection Issues Fruit and Nut Growers Are Dealing With Today By Thomas Skernivitz|July 3, 2023 Producers spent 2022 battling many nuisances, including fire blight, spotted wing drosophila, birds, and deer. Some succeeded. Some didn’t.
Watch As Organic Weed Control Comes Natural for This Almond Grower (Video) Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 29, 2023 Managing weeds without herbicides is a challenge. Learn how Burroughs Family Orchards in California is succeeding in its approach.
Field Scouting Guide: Horseweed By Karli Petrovic|May 11, 2023 What you need to know to identify and manage this weed.
How To Recognize When Herbicides Are Impacting Your Potato Seed Tubers By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|May 3, 2023 Herbicide carryover can inhibit sprouting, delay emergence, and cause various sprout, stem, and leaf distortions.
Promise of Smart Spraying for Weed Control in Apple Orchards By Thomas Skernivitz|April 4, 2023 A vision-guided sprayer improves weed management, with minimal crop injury, but reducing herbicide volume remains an issue.
Albaugh Makes Deal for Corteva AgriScience’s Glyphosate Business By CropLife|March 13, 2023 The acquisition includes intangible assets only used in Corteva’s straight-goods glyphosate business throughout the world, with the exception of Argentina.