biocontrol
Biologicals industry growing past niche uses
Biological products are a vital tool for organic vegetable growers and have shown effectiveness in greenhouses for stopping weeds and bad bugs. But the industry isn’t stopping there. Leaders say they’re claiming a place in... more »
Broad mite infestations have growers considering biocontrols
Broad mites are being observed more frequently on a variety of vegetable crops in the field, high tunnel, and greenhouse. Broad mites are very tiny and range in size from .1 mm to .3 mm... more »
Bee Vectoring Technologies announces US patent approvals
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (BVT) announced it has received a notice of application approval from the U.S patent and trademark office for two of its three pending applications. BVT said it has actively sought... more »
Valent BioSciences, Bioag Alliance reach Actinovate distribution deal
Valent BioSciences Corporation (VBC) announced it has reached an agreement with the BioAg Alliance to distribute certain Actinovate Biological Fungicide products. Through the agreement, Actinovate AG brand sales for the United States will be handled through Valent... more »
Current Issue
Niche peppers, packinghouse boost Ark Foods’ ascent
Asparagus beetles thrive in stalks and leaf cover
Krohne Plant Farms nursery operation sold
Growers’ group builds own research facility
Greenhouses trial new lighting controllers by Candidus
Direct sales still key despite COVID-19 market changes
Notes from the Farm column: Machines, conventions and other farm tidbits
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: If it involves ag labor, it was cited at virtual forum
see all current issue »
