Crop Management
Purdue receives USDA grants for sustainable agriculture projects
Purdue University has received grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants for five-year projects to enhance sustainable agricultural systems. The two grants exceed $1 million each. One... more »
Soil testing program returns to MSU
After a three-month break, Michigan State University Extension is launching a new soil testing program for commercial growers and home gardeners in Michigan. Through a partnership with A&L Great Lakes Laboratories Inc., Michigan residents can purchase soil... more »
AgroFresh appoints four to leadership positions
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has made four key appointments to its senior leadership team. These new leaders will strengthen AgroFresh’s leadership and enhance its capabilities in global operations, manufacturing, information technology, digital solutions and human resources,... more »
Worm force: Vermiculture helps soil, protects crops
Earthworms can rejuvenate soil to create healthy crops. Through earthworms, unhealthy soil can quickly be made healthy, said George Hahn, owner and president of the Worm Gold/California Vermiculture LLC. “Go to a redwood forest or... more »
Salinas Biological Summit seeks ideas from all sides
Among growers who rely on chemical inputs to ensure their crops aren’t lost to voracious insects or overgrown with weeds, it’s not a surprise that they’re not going to be able to rely on those... more »
Mix organic, conventional methods to boost soil health
It is often presumed that organic agricultural management practices cause minimal environmental impact relative to conventional agricultural management practices. Just like any other farming system, organic farming systems have limitations. Over-applicating organic amendments, such as... more »
New approach helps Chill C Farms thwart labor shortages
A southern Georgia grower has found a novel way to help solve his labor headaches. Chill C Farms, a Moultrie, Georgia, grower and shipper of bell peppers, squash, cucumbers, cabbage, eggplant and hot peppers, recruits... more »
Stokes Seeds names manager for Carolinas, TN, KY
Stokes Seeds has hired Anna Young as territory manager for North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. Young will be responsible for seed and service to growers in the region, providing commercial vegetable seed recommendations.... more »
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