Weed Control
Farm bill prep starts, trade likely a key feature
Specialty crop organizations are assessing shifts in congressional leadership while pursuing measures to address the industry’s needs in the 2023 Farm Bill. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) works closely with the Specialty Crop... more »
SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference kicks-off
Vegetable Growers News managing editor Chris Koger is attending the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia. At the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, growers are attending sessions,... more »
In the muck and weeds: Michigan veg experts honored
The Michigan Vegetable Council honored a family farm that has raised vegetables for nearly 100 years on muck soil and a Michigan State University professor who specializes in weed management. The awards ceremony at the... more »
World Ag Expo 2023 names Top-10 new product winners
World Ag Expo has released the winners of its 2023 Top-10 New Products Competition. The winning entries are scheduled to be showcased during the Feb. 14-16 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. “The impressive field... more »
Ag tech on display at European machinery show
BOLOGNA, Italy – The European Union’s goal to reduce pesticide use by 50% by 2030 has ramped up the technology race for specialty crop growers in the EU. That new technology was on display at... more »
Robotics competition challenges students
College students are invited to develop a robot that makes farm work easier while competing for cash prizes and bragging rights in the Farm Robotics Challenge, a three-month robotics development competition. The competition runs from... more »
Overcoming herbicide resistance, a global problem
Herbicide resistance is defined by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) as ‘‘the inherited ability of a plant to survive and reproduce following exposure to a dose of herbicide normally lethal to the wild... more »
Verdant Robotics closes $46.5 million funding round
Verdant Robotics has closed a $46.5 million Series A funding to scale its advanced robotic technology and accelerate broad adoption of its regenerative and precision ag solutions. Lead investor Cleveland Avenue was joined by DCVC... more »
Current Issue
Ohio grower finds direct sales financially, personally satisfying
Pest, disease damage expected, harvest impacts uncertain
Survey shows … inflation, competition factor in farm market pricing
Taking control: CA storage for asparagus extends season
Steam, chemicals offer weed and pathogen control options
Ionized gas used for food safety
Precision Ag: It’s all about meeting the needs of each plant
Seven takeaways from benchmark survey of markets
Ag Labor Review: Grower concerns help shape NCAE’s mission
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