Category: Crop Protection
Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability
The Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day attracted growers. Learn about the strawberry research the event highlighted.
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips has been honored. Read more about the vegetable agent receiving the distinguished service award.
FIRA USA ag robotics show to feature more tech
More tech will be featured at the FIRA USA ag robotics show. Learn what this year’s show is expected to bring to agtech.
Farm Bureau shares MAHA recommendations
The Farm Bureau has shared its MAHA recommendations. Discover more about the four focus areas, including enhancements to support farmers.
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Full Belly Farms mixes the practical with the environment. Read how the northern California organic farm successfully grows vegetables.
Exploring the possibility of growing scotch bonnet peppers in the Midwest
Scotch bonnet peppers can be grown in the Midwest. Learn how climate, harvesting practices and postharvest handling can affect successful production.
Enza Zaden releases lettuce varieties with downy mildew resistance
Enza Zaden has released lettuce varieties with downy mildew resistance.Read more about how the varieties can help combat downy mildew.
Senate committee budget proposals would increase specialty crop funding
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released legislative budget text. Find out what’s proposed for specialty crops.
Veg Connections: Heat-tolerant broccolini can integrate with clover living mulch
South Dakota researchers are studying how heat-tolerant broccolini can integrate with clover living mulch. Learn more about the project.
Bedner Growers: Popular South Florida agritourism, farm market destination
Agritourism and farm markets help Bedner Growers survive and expand. Read how the South Florida grower started growing in the 1950s.
Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new facility at Champaign Innovation Farm
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new facility at its Innovation Farm. Discover how this hub will advance research and tech for growers.
New UF/IFAS plant pathologist helps Everglades Agricultural Area growers battle diseases
Plant pathologist Monica Navia-Urrutia is supporting EAA growers with research and disease management solutions. Learn more about her work.
UF sweet corn researcher awarded prestigious academic honor
UF professor Marcio Resende sweet corn researcher has received a distinguished academic appointment. Read more about his honor.
Wish Farms making a difference with berries
Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.
Crop bed changes boost Florida farms water efficiencies
A Florida farmer and researcher collaborated to save water with compact-bed geometry. See how their efforts boosted sustainability and yields.
Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in fields
Managing irrigation can be difficult. Read how Extension researchers are developing equipment that can conserve water.
University of Florida strawberry varieties resist chilli thrips
University of Florida has found strawberry varieties that show less harm from chilli thrips. Learn more about the findings from UF experts.
UC Davis researchers advance branched broomrape management in tomatoes
Weeds are an ongoing threat to growers. See how UC Davis researchers tackle branched broomrape to protect California’s tomato industry.
Cover crops for berry growers
Cover crops help sustainability. Read more how cover crops can aid soil health.
Abiotic stress management products now available from Acadian Plant Health
New biostimulant products from Acadian Plant Health help crops combat abiotic stress. Get details on how they work to reduce yield loss.