Growers Deepen Biocontrol Use [2019 State of the Vegetable Industry] Posted by Carol Miller|January 23, 2019
Cornell Viticulture Innovator Recognized for Integrated Pest Management Excellence Posted by Christina Herrick|January 22, 2019
United Phosphorus Inc. Takes on New Name Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2019 Change meant to better incorporate identity and global reach of parent crop protection company.
How Biocontrols Are Adopted By Different Types of Specialty Crop Growers By Carol Miller|January 21, 2019 Industry survey results reveal interesting insights on the growing integration of biological controls into pest management programs.
Is the New Farm Bill an Opportunity or Threat for Specialty Crop Growers? By John VanSickle|January 21, 2019 Take a closer look at the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.
Farm Tour Set for Biocontrols USA West 2019 Conference & Expo Posted by Christina Herrick|January 18, 2019 Hops, organic vegetable production, and beneficial and predatory research among highlights of this year’s pre-conference learning opportunity.
Ways to Price out Pomegranate Production in Florida By Feng Wu | Zhengfei Guan | Gary Vallad|January 18, 2019 Study looks at what it takes to get the crop established in the Sunshine State.
Riveridge Produce Powers up to Market More Michigan Apples Posted by Christina Herrick|January 17, 2019 Company combines forces with Jack Brown Produce to market and ship 50% of the fresh Michigan apple crop yearly.
Prevent Fire Blight with Biological Controls By Kathie Zipp|January 17, 2019 While pome fruit growers may use conventional products such as antibiotics to treat trees in the orchard, new resistant strains have generated interest in alternative methods.
BRANDT Releases New Plant Growth Regulator Posted by Frank Giles|January 17, 2019 GlucPro frees up sugar in plants to aid in specialty crop yield and quality increases.
The Quest for Growing New Hops in Florida Continues Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 17, 2019 Scientists in the Sunshine State and beyond seeking to brew up a variety with shorter photoperiod requirements.
California Winegrape Growers Feeling Crush of Government Shutdown Posted by Christina Herrick|January 17, 2019 Future of association publication is uncertain with staff on furlough.
FDA Resumes Food Safety Inspections with Unpaid Workers Posted by Carol Miller|January 16, 2019 As the government shutdown continues, FDA is calling its food safety inspection staff back in to work.
Fuel From New Farm Bill Needed for Future Growth in Florida By Paul Rusnak|January 16, 2019 Legislative victories for industrial hemp and citrus both bode well for sustained agribusiness in the years to come.
New Apple Grower, Packer, Shipper Launches in Michigan Posted by Christina Herrick|January 15, 2019 A new grower, packer, shipper, and marketer has launched in Sparta, MI. Applewood Fresh Growers LLC, says it […]
Stage Set for 2019 International Fruit Tree Association Conference Posted by Christina Herrick|January 15, 2019 Event in Rochester, NY, includes two days of orchard tours and two days of educational sessions.
New Mobile App Connects Beekeepers and Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 14, 2019 Pollination Network aims to help local growers across the U.S. find the bees they need for healthier and more sustainable crops.
How Agriculture is Growing in Age of the Connected Consumer By Frank Giles|January 14, 2019 Younger shoppers are driving demand and changing market dynamics through their access to digital information.
Novel Phosphate Fungicide Takes Aim at Plant Foes Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 11, 2019 ReLoad, a unique crop protection formula from Belchim USA for control of downy mildew plus other diseases, receives EPA registration.
