Crop Management
Strella Biotechnologies secures investor funding
Strella Biotechnology Inc., developer of proprietary produce sensor technology designed to reduce food waste and improve quality, has closed a Series A funding round totaling $8 million. The oversubscribed round was led by Millennium New... more »
Edible coating extends shelf life of fresh produce
A new edible coating, NatuWrap, extends the shelf life of fresh produce, cutting down on food waste. NatuWrap keeps moisture in and oxygen and unwanted micro-organisms out, according to a news release, providing value to... more »
Growers feel input, fertilizer cost crunch
Agriculture’s tenuous relationship with global events, increasing input costs and competition posed by other growing regions were brought into focus at this year’s Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference. The March event at the University of... more »
Study shows less air pollution leads to higher yields
Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water, but a Stanford University-led study reveals that removing one thing in particular – a common air pollutant – could lead to dramatic... more »
Wildlife funds to promote cover crops in Indiana, Michigan
To improve water quality and wildlife habitat, Ducks Unlimited (DU) and its partners are spearheading an effort to use almost $400,000 to help Indiana and Michigan farmers implement 75,000 acres of cover crops over four... more »
Fertilizer, input costs focus of UF/IFAS seminar
Agriculture’s tenuous relationship with global events, increasing input costs and competition posed by other growing regions were brought into focus at this year’s Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference. The March event at the University of... more »
Frosty Binz launches insulated reflective cover for harvest bins, containers
Frosty Binz launched its insulated reflective cover for bulk containers and harvest bins. The lightweight reusable cover reflects the sun’s solar radiation while keeping the produce cool and moisture loss to a minimum. The cover... more »
Options for managing and mitigating frost damage
Fruit and vegetable growers often wish to take advantage of the early part of the spring growing season, but care must be taken to avoid the costly damages from frost. In a recent article for... more »
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