Category: Crop Management
2026 GPS datum shift: specialty crop grower checklist
Precision matters. Learn how an upcoming GPS change could affect your crop rows, beds and long-term data, and how to prepare now.
Survey: U.S. fertilizer situation messy as low availability, high prices deliver big blow to farmer pockets
Nearly six in 10 farmers report worsening finances, reflecting rising fertilizer and fuel costs during spring planting. See the latest data.
AI takes root: What’s the deal with decision support tools for specialty crop farmers?
A look at Gen AI platforms reveals promise and limitations. Explore where AI can support you — and where expert insight still matters most.
Ellijay Mushrooms: Growing community in North Georgia’s hill country
From IT to chief mushroom officer, Howard Beck and his team are making magic and shaping lives. Read on for Ellijay’s origin story.
AI harvesting tool launched for CEA pepper growers
Source.ag says its model cuts forecast errors by 50%, giving growers, labor managers and sales teams a reliable weekly picture of what’s coming on.
All about high tunnels: On-farm abiotic conditions research
Understanding temperature swings, humidity and shoulder-season gains in high tunnel production. Read on for best practices.
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
Rollins targets high input costs as USDA, DOJ investigate fertilizer companies
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is pressing for relief while investigators examine potential price collusion. See what changes lie ahead.
Vidalia Onion pack season kicks off Apr. 13 in Georgia
Vidalia onions are hand-harvested and packed after the official pack date. Get more details on the annual announcement.
2026 VGN Pest & Disease Survey report
The annual VGN Pest and Disease Survey highlights long‑standing threats and emerging worries about invasive pests and diseases.
Bank on the basics
At Georgia’s G&R Farms, variety choice and agronomic fundamentals drive Vidalia onion production. Hear from G&R’s longtime head grower.
Sym-Agro, Biofungitek sign U.S. distribution deal for Berezi fungicide
Sym-Agro and Biofungitek sign a U.S. distribution deal for the Berezi fungicide. Learn how it targets powdery mildew and botrytis.
Winter blast prompts Florida officials to push for USDA disaster assistance
Florida officials request farm disaster assistance as freezing weather threatens specialty crops. Read how growers could be affected and what aid may be available.
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop winter meeting set for Feb. 4 in Dundee
The winter meeting offers a chance to gain research-based insights, earn credits and connect with MSU experts. Learn more and get registered.
Rolling out a new way to water: Sumisansui irrigation system
Michigan State University trialed a new drip irrigation system. Learn how the system performed and which crops its best suited for.
2025 Almond Conference highlights: Innovation, leadership and key industry shifts
The 2025 Almond Conference showcased innovation, leadership and key industry updates. Read the full recap for more details.
Veg Connections: Strategies to protect cucurbits from insect-transmitted diseases
Cucurbit pests and disease can be transmitted in many ways. Learn more about combating disease and insect threats.
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
MSU recently held an organic weed management field day. Read about insights participants gained from the event.
Hollabaugh’s Pennsylvania vegetable, farm market success
Pennsylvania tree fruit and vegetable success. Read more about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
USDA delivers second stage of crop disaster assistance
The USDA has delivered more crop disaster assistance. Read more about what’s offered to help growers.