Crop Management

Texas tomato producers make better connections through grafting

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistical Service reported just over 2,100 acres in Texas were used for tomato production in 2012 and gave an estimated crop value of $4.9 million in 2015. “When... more »

University videos are guide to crop, pest management techniques

The Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management program is introducing a YouTube channel that promotes efforts of Iowa State scientists and researchers who provide means-tested crop and pest management solutions to stakeholders in Iowa and... more »

Drone industry launches into specialty agriculture market

Drone scouts are poised to make precision agriculture even more exact as drone technology advances. Drones have already arrived at farms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Seventeen percent of all commercial registered drones in... more »

Vertical farming market to grow at a brisk pace in the near future

According to the market research report published by P&S Market Research, the vertical farming market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.2 percent during 2017-2023, to cross $6.3 billion by 2023. The... more »

Flooding, waterlogged soils and effects on vegetable crops

Delaware has had widespread flooding in vegetable crops in May due to heavy and extended rains. Soils in some field areas have remained waterlogged for several days. Over a 10-day period from May 12, 2018... more »

Plant nutrient company Inocucor changes name to Concentric Ag

Inocucor Corp., a developer and producer of proprietary biological and essential plant nutrient inputs for specialty and broadacre crops, today announced it will change its name to Concentric Ag Corp. Concentric by definition means “having a common... more »

CDFA, UC Davis collaborate on study about growers and fertilization

This research project is directed at understanding influences and grower decisions about the adoption of improved nitrogen management practices. Issue Nitrogen best management practices (BMPs), such as applying fertilizers at the right time, right rate,... more »

Details released regarding wildfire and hurricane relief

New details on eligibility for a new USDA disaster program, 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP) have been released. In total, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will deploy up to $2.36 billion that Congress appropriated... more »