Disease Control
West Coast Tomato Growers combine tradition, innovation
West Coast Tomato Growers is a longstanding generational farm that showcases diversity and supports military veterans. Founded in 1939 by Harry Singh Sr., Harry Singh and Sons built an agricultural legacy in Oceanside, California. The... more »
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. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP)... more »
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... more »
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. The meeting is scheduled for the Embassy Suites Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. The event, organized by... more »
Nitrogen fertilizer OMRI listed for organic use
A commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer from Bion Environmental Technologies is now OMRI listed for organic use. Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) captures nitrogen from manure that would otherwise be lost to the environment and... more »
Syngenta and Provivi partner to combat corn pests
Syngenta Biologicals and Provivi have partnered to develop pheromone-based solutions targeting pests in corn and rice crops across Asia. The collaboration with Provivi, an ag pest company, will focus on controlling the yellow stem borer... 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 »
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