Weed Control
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials laser weeding, battles pests
Technology, including autonomous robots, is a part of A&M Farms’ sweet onion production success. Aries Haygood, president, grows Vidalia sweet onions with his wife, Megan, company co-owner whom the company’s initials represent. Though growing up... more »
A map to success: FieldWatch highlights locations of organic crops, bees
FieldWatch is an online mapping registry that allows organic growers and beekeepers to alert commercial pesticide applicators and neighbors who farm about sensitive acreage continues to gain interest across the U.S. FieldWatch, a nonprofit that... more »
Weed Science Field Tour hosted by Washington State University
The 2024 Weed Science Field Tour hosted by Washington State University will take place on June 12 from 1-5 pm at research fields on the Palouse. WSU scientists will lead discussions on weed management practices... more »
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