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Weed Control

Veg Connections: Heat-tolerant broccolini can integrate with clover living mulch

Many vegetable production systems rely on tillage to manage weed pressure that threatens cash crop yields. This heavy reliance on tillage is detrimental to the health of the soil and increases the likelihood of soil... more »

Bedner Growers: Popular South Florida agritourism, farm market destination

Agritourism and farm markets have helped Bedner Growers survive and expand as a South Florida vegetable growing operation in its fifth generation. Based in Boynton Beach, Florida, the Bedners grow a variety of vegetables, including... more »

Crop bed changes boost Florida farms water efficiencies

Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran helps oversee seven farming operations for Lipman in Florida and other states... more »

Weed Management critical for disease control

As weeds are a continual challenge and cost for growers, proper planning on how to manage them is critical. “Weeds are a year-in, year-out problem,” said Brad Hanson, a cooperative Extension weed specialist in UC... more »

Cover crops for berry growers

As berry growers increasingly seek sustainable practices to enhance soil health, the use of cover crops is emerging as a powerful tool that offers both benefits and challenges in cultivating vibrant yields. We know roots... more »

University of Florida researchers leverage AI to reduce herbicide use

As vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss, a University of Florida researcher is using artificial intelligence to reduce herbicide sprayed on crops. "We are building multiple AI-powered herbicide application units,... 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 »

Valent BioSciences receivesbiostimulant certification from fertilizer group

The Fertilizer Institute awards biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences TFI has awarded Valent BioSciences its third Certified Biostimulant certification for its Transit 500 biostimulant. The certification is part of TFI’s new program designed to ensure... more »

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