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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 »
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 »
Thrash Thrips to Preserve Pepper Quality
[caption id="attachment_28492" align="aligncenter" width="539"] Corey Harmon’s farm includes strawberries (pictured) as well as peppers, broccoli, e... READ MORE »
Mobile drip irrigation superior to sprinkler systems, Texas Agrilife study finds
Higher biomass, less water and more fruit are the results of the first year in a Texas A&M AgriLife Research study comparing mobile drip irrigatio... READ MORE »
Herbicide shortage has growers eying Ampersand, Accomplice adjuvant
Attune Agriculture, the leader in developing performance based agricultural products using hydrocolloid technology, joins growers and distributors in ... READ MORE »
Sustainability Challenge winner announced by SVG Ventures|THRIVE and Bayer
SVG Ventures|THRIVE and Bayer announced on Sept. 9 the winners of their 2021 Sustainability Challenge. The Sustainable Startup Award was presented ... READ MORE »
