Crop Management
USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at... more »
Maximizing crop yield, sustainability and advanced crop management techniques
During the 2024 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, attendees can gain insights into pest management and production practices to maximize yields. Suresh Ghimire, associate Extension educator and vegetable specialist at the University... more »
Strategic plan released by organic farming foundation
Working to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems, the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has approved a long-term strategic plan. OFRF’s 2024-2029 strategic plan sets the course for the next five... more »
SOWTH 2025 conference focuses on Southern farming
Sustaining family farms throughout the South is the focus of a three-day event set for February in Atlanta. SOWTH 2025, set for Feb. 4-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center, is expected to draw more... more »
UF research shows herbicide plus fertilizer equals fewer weeds, more tomatoes
A combination of herbicide and fertilizer can prevent the nasty nutsedge weed from harming tomatoes, new University of Florida research shows. That, in turn, should mean more of the fruit being sold in the marketplace.... more »
Vive Crop Protection accelerates crop protection product development
Vive Crop Protection is speeding the introduction of its crop protection products. A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products. Vive's Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine... more »
Refreshing your disease management plan
Whether you have struggled with diseases in the past or diseases are the bane of your crops, now is a good time to develop or revisit plans for managing diseases in your operation. Planning for... more »
Soil tarping effects on weed pressure and onion production
Onions are particularly susceptible to competition with weeds during production. This is due to their slow growth and minimal leaf canopy that reduces their ability to shade out weeds. It is important for growers to... more »