Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says the growth and modernization of Panama City serves as healthy competition and motivation for the Sunshine State.
Prior to purchase, growers of the big three tree nut crops must get written recommendations from their pest control advisers for high volatile organic compound (VOC) formulations.
Antonio Galindez, the current president and CEO of Dow AgroSciences, will retire May 1. Tim Hassinger, global commercial leader for the company, has been named to take the helm.
The greenhouse disinfectant can now be used in food preparation areas of the greenhouse, and can be used to treat harmful bacteria such as E. Coli on greenhouse surfaces where edible crops are handled.
FarMore FI400 technology is now available as treatment on cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and carrot seed, protecting against early-season pests and disease.
Onions are cultivated on more than 5,000 acres across Southern New Mexico, and New Mexico State University research aims to protect the crop against damaging pests and diseases including the iris yellow spot virus and Fusarium basal plate rot.
Grafted tomato plants will be made available free to growers on a first come first serve basis through The Ohio State University and The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.