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Illinois Horticulture Field Day set for June 9
Raoul and Jodie Bergersen, owners of Valley Orchard in Cherry Valley, Illinois, will welcome the 2016 Horticulture Field Day on Thursday, June 9. The field day provides the opportunity to learn about Valley Orchard’s farm operations. The 35-acre... more »
FreshTech Achievement Award open for nominations
The United Fresh Produce Association is now taking nominations for its first FreshTech Achievement Award, to be presented to a company or individual in recognition of outstanding technical achievement to advance the fresh produce industry. “The United... more »
Compass Minerals releases Protassium+ Organic
Compass Minerals has announced the release of Protassium+ Organic, a potassium fertilizer. Protassium+ Organic is a dual-nutrient, concentrated sulfate of potash (SOP) offering high potassium (50 percent potassium) and plant-available sulfate sulfur, the company said.... more »
RANMAN registered for downy mildew control
RANMAN 400 SC fungicide from Summit Agro USA is now registered for control of downy mildew in bulb vegetables. "Downy mildew can devastate a crop," said Fred Yates, Summit Agro marketing manager. "The fungus overwinters in... more »
New berry crop insecticides, miticides introduced
Kathy Demchak, senior Extension associate at Penn State University, discusses changes with insecticides and miticides for use on berry crops in the last few years: A tarnished plant bug on a... more »
MSU Extension names Dwyer director
Jeff Dwyer has been named director of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, effective immediately. Dwyer has been interim director since Jan.... more »
Obituary: Former MSU president Gordon Guyer
Gordon Guyer, Michigan State University’s 18th president, died on March 30 at age 89. He was born in Kalamazoo May 30, 1926. Gordon Guyer, Michigan State University’s 18th president, died on... more »
Philips highlights LED grow lights in greenhouses
On March 8 and 9, a group of 50 tomato growers, owners and consultants from nine countries participated in the third Philips High Wire Event organized by Philips Horticulture LED lighting to learn from each other. Participants... more »
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