Crop Management
Harvard vegetable project included in USDA nanotechnology grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced more than $3.8 million in funding to support grants focused on using nanotechnology to find solutions to societal challenges such as... more »
Washington state registers organic product
Growth Products has announced that pH Reducer has been certified as a registered material for use in organic agriculture by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). It is now included on the brand name... more »
Dosatron introduces new injector
Dosatron International has introduced the 14 GPM D14MZ2 fertilizer and chemical injector as a complement for controlled environment agriculture – everything from hydroponics, rooftop and tower gardens to urban agriculture and more, according to a... more »
DuPont acquires Taxon Biosciences
DuPont recently announced it has agreed to acquire Taxon Biosciences, a microbiome discovery company. This acquisition will build on DuPont's in-house capabilities and market access in both seed and crop protection to discover and commercialize... more »
Nimitz receives Michigan exemption for carrots
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Adama issued a news release April 27 stating the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has issued a Crisis Exemption under Section 18 of FIFRA for use of Nimitz 480... more »
Control herbicide-resistant pigweeds in asparagus with alternative modes of action
The Photosystem II (PS II) inhibiting herbicides have been used successfully in asparagus production for over 50 years. Current PS II inhibitors labeled for use in asparagus include Karmex (diuron), Lorox (linuron), Sinbar (terbacil) and... more »
Fracture fungicide gets California, Florida registration
Growers in California and Florida now have a fungicide with a new mode of action for disease management in almonds, grapes, strawberries and tomatoes.According to a news release, recently registered for use in California and... more »
Vegetable insect pests webinar now available
Michigan State University Extension is continuing to expand the Online Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy, which now includes a vegetable pest webinar titled “Becoming an Insect Investigator: Interpreting Vegetable Pest Symptoms and Signs.” Insect crop... more »
Profile of seedcorn maggot in vegetables
Seedcorn maggots overwinter as a brown, wheat-seed size pupa 3-6 inches below the soil surface. Overwintered flies emerge in the spring during April and May. The housefly-like adults can be seen flying low over newly... more »
Growing, marketing go hand in hand for Ventura County farm
Town & Country Farms is lucky.Despite the general drought in California, the Ventura County farm has a good supply of well water. Despite general labor shortages in the produce industry, the farm has a reliable... more »
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