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EPA issues regulatory action on dicamba
According to a report from The National Law Review, on Oct. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it had reached a... READ MORE »
AgLaunch propelling startups through venture investment
AgLaunch is expanding its farm-centric innovation platform to accelerate the process of bringing new ideas into agriculture. The organization helps re... READ MORE »
Agriculture gets an aerodynamic boost
Hitting your target – and only your target – is a top priority when spraying pesticides from an airplane. And the use of a small object could be a... READ MORE »
Local sales thrive at Wenatchee farmers’ market
Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market has been around since 1979, but never had a permanent home."We've been gypsies, somewhat," said Jennifer Wiecking, the... READ MORE »
Grower fills seasonal need for chipping potatoes
Florida potato production is counter-cyclical. While growers in other states are looking at snow-covered fields, tinkering with their equipment and wa... READ 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 bot... READ 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 a... READ MORE »
Biotic vs. abiotic: Diagnosing plant damage
When growers think of plant diseases, they usually consider those that are caused by living organisms like fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. The... READ MORE »
Research in England on strawberries considers IPM practices
Experts at two British universities are starting a new project to develop a photonic “nose” to monitor crops for pest infestations and plant disea... READ MORE »
Focusing on Healthy Soils and High Yields
(Sponsored) With deep roots in agriculture, Kirby Johnson intimately understands the importance of protecting his soil’s productivity for future gen... READ MORE »
