Crop Management
Biostimulants industry comments on plant regulator rulemaking
Agriculture industry leaders recently gave the U.S. EPA an earful in a formal comment period that recently ended as it considers heavier regulation of the biostimulants industry. The agency collected comments on a draft document,... more »
Research: Specialty eggplant varieties grow well in high tunnels
Researchers with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire have found that eggplant varieties developed specifically for growing in greenhouses and high tunnels produced a prolific amount of fruit, offering... more »
Animal-based soil amendments face FSMA compliance
Biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAO), such as manure, compost, emulsions and meals are used on produce farms to increase soil organic matter, to improve fertility and deliver other benefits to crop productivity and... more »
Dairy Doo event to demonstrate composting techniques
Morgan Composting in Sears, MI will host an educational event Saturday, August 3. Two tracks will be offered – one for homeowners and one for those involved in small or large farms. This event is... more »
Brandt names business ‘rock stars’ to board of directors
Brandt's board of directors has two new names. Rick Brandt, President and CEO called the two new directors “rock stars.” Kelley Earnhardt Miller, according to a press release from the company, is “one of the most... more »
Nitrogen boosts late-summer cover crops
Cover crops can play an important role in promoting the health and fertility of agricultural soils. In addition to adding organic matter, cover crops have the potential to provide a number of services that can... more »
New greenhouse tomato handbook published in Mississippi
Greenhouse tomato production has attracted much attention in recent years, partly because of a new wave of interest in “alternative crops.” The attraction is based on the perception that greenhouse tomatoes may be more profitable... more »
Cool Planet, Gray Farm Maple to conduct trials on industrial hemp
Denver, Colorado-based Cool Planet, an agricultural technology company focused on soil health solutions, announced June 20 it has partnered with Gray Farm Maple LLC, a progressive farming operation in Denmark, Maine, to conduct trials of... more »
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