Crop Management
Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new facility at Champaign Innovation Farm
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new facility at its Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois, aiming to advance research and technology adoption for growers and retailers. The company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 20... more »
New UF/IFAS plant pathologist helps Everglades Agricultural Area growers battle diseases
Farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) have a powerful new ally in the fight against crop diseases. Monica Navia-Urrutia is a plant pathologist at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences... more »
Preparing for your preparer
This time of year is busy, and one task a grower may have is to schedule meetings with tax professionals. There are advantages to carving out time to work on taxes now instead of in... more »
Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in fields
Because managing irrigation can be difficult, Extension researchers are developing equipment that can improve water flow management to more efficiently irrigate fruit and vegetables. By helping growers reduce pest and disease spraying, the sensors being... more »
Weed Management critical for disease control
As weeds are a continual challenge and cost for growers, proper planning on how to manage them is critical. “Weeds are a year-in, year-out problem,” said Brad Hanson, a cooperative Extension weed specialist in UC... 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 both benefits and challenges in cultivating vibrant yields. We know roots... more »
Abiotic stress management products now available from Acadian Plant Health
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has released its Abiotic Stress Management (ASM) portfolio. The advancement moves the industry beyond currently available biostimulants. Proven to reliably enhance plant growth and stress tolerance, the ASM... more »
Organic Grower: Cattail Organics’ Katrina Becker plows her path
Katrina Becker, owner of Cattail Organics, has long had an interest in agriculture. Cattail Organics produces organic vegetables, melons, seedlings, maple syrup and herbs from its Athens-based farm in north central Wisconsin. The company began... more »
2025 disease survey report: Growers provide insight into disease challenges
The challenges from disease continue for vegetable, tree fruit, berry, grape and melon growers across the nation. The upcoming season could be filled with challenges from disease. A recent survey conducted by Vegetable Growers News revealed... more »
2025 pest survey report
Vegetable, berry and melon growers across the nation are prepared to tackle another season that may be filled with challenges from pests. A recent survey conducted by Vegetable Growers News shed light on the most... more »
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Mid-Atlantic honors: Pennsylvania growers, farm markets recognized
Weed control: Management critical for disease control
Wish Farms pioneers organics, marketing
Farm Market & Agritourism: Understanding and addressing customer pain points
Ag Labor Review: New administration brings ag policy changes
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