Disease Control
USDA research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing conditions, offering a potential lifeline for fruit and vegetable growers grappling with climate change.... more »
Georgia Plant Protection honored by National Plant Board
Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Plant Protection Division has won recognition from a national plant protection board. The National Plant Board (NPB) bestowed an Outstanding Team Performance award for 2024 to the division. The division,... more »
Charcoal rot emerges in California processing tomatoes
An unusually hot summer has led to the appearance of charcoal rot in some California processing tomato fields. The observation signals a potential concern for local vegetable growers, according to the most recent University of... more »
WSU Extension Onion Field Day scheduled
Washington State University Extension has scheduled an onion field event. The 2024 WSU Extension Onion Field Day is set for Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hartley Farms in the Horse Heaven... more »
NC State research projects awarded funding
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has been awarded nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million. The projects selected are focused on helping specialty crop growers manage disease and adverse weather conditions,... more »
Ecorobotix adds CEO
Ecorobotix Inc. has announced that Cameron Holbrook has joined its team as the its new CEO of the North America business sector. “Given Cameron’s vast experiences in the agricultural industry, we are fully confident in... more »
California strawberry industry marks 10 years of Strawberry Center contributions
California's strawberry industry recently marked contributions made by its industry research facility. The California Strawberry Commission (CSC) and Cal Poly celebrated a decade of research and collaboration at the 10th Anniversary Strawberry Center Field Day... more »
Searing heat, reduced plantings harming California processing tomato crop
California’s processing tomato crop is being harmed by intense heat and reduced plantings. California farmers began harvesting processing tomatoes across the Central Valley in late July. With searing heat waves impacting pollination for some plantings... more »
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