New California sustainability plan calls for growers to minimize use of crop protection chemicals. Leaders gather at Salinas Biological Summit to discuss.
As organic growers lose their most-common defense against fire blight, research around the country provides resources and options for control of the bacterial disease.
In an exclusive Q&A, Mike Gans, managing partner for Pathway BioLogic, says growers are accepting of modern tools to help get the most return out of their input.
Now in its eighth year, the industry event with a new name offers growers and researchers the latest on implementing biological solutions and tech tools.
Projects funded by Pennsylvania Apple Program and Pennsylvania State Horticulture Association looks at new controls for invasive pests and diseases as well as improving postharvest handling.