Category: Crop Protection
Florida strawberry growers aided by new varieties
New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida growers.
Evolving downy mildew strains test spinach growers
Most afternoons, a coastal breeze blows in from Castroville to King City, cooling the Salinas Valley and supporting a wide range of vegetable crops from artichokes to broccoli to spinach.
Editor’s letter: Considering new varieties, pest prevention
The Vegetable Growers News (VGN) November 2024 issue’s editor’s letter discusses new varieties, pest prevention and more.
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 the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
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.
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.
Vive Crop Protection accelerates crop protection product development
Vive Crop Protection is speeding the introduction of its crop protection products.
Refreshing your disease management plan
It’s always a good time to develop or revisit plans for managing diseases. Read more how planning for diseases will help to make effective management decisions and prevent disease losses.
Soil tarping for weed management tested in onion production
Onions are particularly susceptible to competition with weeds during production. Learn about research showing how soil tarping reduces weed pressure.
UCCE to host wildlife workshop
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on a unique topic relevant to the industry.
Beneficials dispenser released by Biobest
Biobest has introduced a beneficials dispenser.
Vestaron, ADM aim to boost crop protection production
Vestaron has partnered with ADM to scale production of its peptide-based crop protection products to meet demands for sustainable ag.
Syngenta and Taranis partner to deliver AI-powered agronomy for U.S. growers
Syngenta Crop Protection and Taranis have partnered to provide AI-driven agronomy solutions for U.S. vegetable growers and agricultural retailers.
West Coast Tomato Growers combine tradition, innovation
West Coast Tomato Growers is a longstanding generational farm that showcases diversity and supports military veterans.
Katrina Becker unlocks farm potential by sharing weed control, cover crop insights at Great Lakes EXPO
Katrina Becker unlocks farm potential by sharing weed control, cover crop insights at Great Lakes EXPO in December.
UF researchers examine science-backed fertilization rates
Years of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research yields in science-backed crop fertilization rates are being realized.
BioConsortia receives EPA registration for new biofungicide
BioConsortia announced its new biofungicide, Amara, has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide wins award
A bioengineering company has won recognition for its crop protection scientific efforts.
ProGro achieves OMRI Certification soil inoculant
OMRI, the Organic Materials Review Institute, is a non-profit institution that evaluates and certifies a product’s supply chain as a fully organic production chain. ProGro BIO was notified by OMRI on Sept. 13 that its cornerstone product, Rhizol, received official organic certification, according to a news release.
Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo to be in Myrtle Beach
The 38th annual Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is scheduled for Dec. 3-4 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.