Best Practices for Non-Chemical Orchard Weed Management By Terence Bradshaw|January 25, 2019 Editor’s note This bulletin is part of an educational series from the University of Vermont’s Apple Program. The […]Read More
Your Help Wanted To Find the Next Class of Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 20, 2026
New CINNEX Insecticide and Fungicide Earns EPA Registration Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 19, 2026
Now Seeking Nominations for This Year’s Blueberry Industry Awards By North American Blueberry Council|June 18, 2026
South Florida Keeps Eye on Water Deficit Development Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 24, 2019 Some areas of the region are running well below average for precipitation — with the height of dry season still on its way.
Vestaron Backs up Biocontrol Products with New Marketing Might Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 24, 2019 Crop protection company hires industry veteran Sherry Mitchell to help promote new peptide-based brands for specialty crop and ornamental markets.
The Global Food Challenge is Taking on Extra Weight By Frank Giles|January 24, 2019 When it comes to adequately providing enough nourishment for future populations of people, calories don’t necessarily equal health and nutrition.
The Field of Artificial Intelligence Growing in Agriculture Posted by Christina Herrick|January 24, 2019 Washington State University scientist Manoj Karkee recognized for his work with agriculture technology.
HLB Detections Soar in California Citrus Trees Posted by David Eddy|January 23, 2019 Nearly 700 infected trees were detected in 2018, more than double the number found in 2017, though none – yet – in commercial groves.
Focus Sharpens to Defend Florida Avocados From Deadly Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2019 Researchers are confident drone-based, remote imaging technology can help growers by sensing laurel wilt disease symptoms — before they appear.
Cornell Viticulture Innovator Recognized for Integrated Pest Management Excellence Posted by Christina Herrick|January 22, 2019 Viticulture and Research Extension Specialist Alice Wise honored for research on vine mealybugs, fruit scale, and leafroll virus.
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 Taylor|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.
