Crop Management
Tessenderlo Kerley opens Ohio fertilizer plant
Tessenderlo Kerley has opened its newest liquid fertilizer production facility in Defiance, Ohio. The opening represents a major milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture across North America, according to a news release. ... more »
Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability
A spirit of progress and purpose filled the air at the 9th Annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day, where more than 600 strawberry growers, researchers, and industry leaders gathered to witness the future of... more »
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension vegetable specialist Benjamin Phillips received the distinguished service award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA). The award was presented during NACAA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement... more »
FIRA USA ag robotics show to feature more tech
FIRA USA 2025, the agricultural robotics show, is returning to northern California and will feature bigger focuses on tree nuts and berries. Scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California, FIRA... more »
Farm Bureau shares MAHA recommendations
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a series of recommendations to the Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission. The policy advice is designed to benefit health outcomes and ensure farmers can continue growing... more »
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Diversification and sustainable growing practices are key elements in the recipe of success for Full Belly Farm, which grows a large mix of fruit, vegetables and nuts in California’s picturesque Capay Valley west of Sacramento.... more »
Enza Zaden releases lettuce varieties with downy mildew resistance
Enza Zaden has released lettuce varieties highly resistant to new downy mildew, a disease that could harm California lettuce production, particularly in the Salinas and Imperial valleys. A newly identified race of Bremia lactucae, the... more »
EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) celebrated Pollinator Week by launching a free toolkit with educational resources, downloadable graphics and actionable tips to raise awareness and assist with supporting pollinator populations. A toolkit focused specifically on pollinators... more »
Veg Connections: Heat-tolerant broccolini can integrate with clover living mulch
Many vegetable production systems rely on tillage to manage weed pressure that threatens cash crop yields. This heavy reliance on tillage is detrimental to the health of the soil and increases the likelihood of soil... more »
Bedner Growers: Popular South Florida agritourism, farm market destination
Agritourism and farm markets have helped Bedner Growers survive and expand as a South Florida vegetable growing operation in its fifth generation. Based in Boynton Beach, Florida, the Bedners grow a variety of vegetables, including... more »
