Marrone Bio Introduces Biostimulant to Reduce Sun Stress Posted by Christina Herrick|March 24, 2017 Haven Anti-transpirant helps to reduce transpiration of fruit, nut, and vegetable crops. Read More
Biologicals Gaining Acceptance Among More Growers By Frank Giles|March 20, 2017 Driven by new innovation and consumer demand, growers look to the biocontrol sector for new solutions.
Prevent Alternaria from Putting Your Snap Beans on the Spot By Gene McAvoy|March 17, 2017 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
UCF Stepping up to Be Farming’s Knight in Shining Armor By Frank Giles|March 16, 2017 Hopes are high that the school’s new agriculture research center will help growers solve production issues and feed the globe.
How to Stop Plant Diseases Before They Grab Hold By Karin Tifft|March 11, 2017 These smart strategies play off the science behind infestations, instead of merely treating symptoms.
Nematicide Now Available in California, Arizona Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 10, 2017 Velum One from Bayer also suppresses foliar diseases, increases yields.
New Organic Seed Treatment for Spinach Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 9, 2017 Germains Seed Technology launches ProBio SafeGuard that will be distributed through Holaday Seed Company.
Grafting Offers a Surprising Boost to Plants By Lauren María Alexander|March 9, 2017 A Washington State University project aims to improve yields and increase tolerance to Verticillium wilt with grafted plants.
Top Vegetable Diseases to Watch in 2017 By Carol Miller|March 9, 2017 We sent out a call to vegetable pathology Extension agents to let us know which diseases are top of mind for growers. Here’s what we learned.
More Growers Willing to Bet on Biocontrols By Richard Jones|March 6, 2017 Industry event highlighting alternative pest management methods draws interested crowd to Reno.
Soil Health is Much More than Nutrient Levels By Rosemary Gordon|March 2, 2017 Researchers say the more you know the better when it comes to your soil health and boosting your production.
CEU Series: Be Aware of Bees When Applying Pesticides By Gene McAvoy|March 1, 2017 As a pesticide applicator, it is your duty to reduce risks for pollinators.
Growers’ Help Wanted on Spotted Wing Drosophila Survey Posted by David Eddy|February 28, 2017 National project needs input on how the nasty pest affected your farms in 2016.
Trump Set to Ditch Controversial Water Rule Posted by Frank Giles|February 28, 2017 WOTUS could be on the way out after an executive order calls for a top-to-bottom review.
New Discovery Smells Like Victory for Florida Avocado Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2017 Scientists find naturally occurring repellent that could keep disease-carrying beetles at bay.
Spot Sclerotinia Before It Stops Your Vegetable Crop By Gene McAvoy|February 23, 2017 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady that goes by many names.
New Insecticide Available to Combat Sucking, Chewing Pests Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 22, 2017 Minecto Pro from Syngenta has received EPA approval for use in specialty and vegetable crops to control lepidopteran and other pests.
Defend Your Cole Crops from Three Critical Diseases By Lauren María Alexander|January 31, 2017 Learn symptoms, causal agents, and control measures for black rot, Alternaria leaf spot, and downy mildew.
Understand What Your Soil Test Means to Make Better Management Decisions Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 30, 2017 Cornell University’s standard soil health test uses physical and biological indicators to determine how you can better serve your soil and, ultimately, your crop.
New Foliar-Applied Dual Mode Insecticide Released Posted by David Eddy|January 27, 2017 Cormoran, released by Adama USA, helps protect apples, pears, and other specialty crops, will target egg and larva stage of pests.
