Crop Management

Prescriptive cover crops

Restoring soil health is about more than bulk mixes. ... more »

Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge open for applications

Offering $165,000 throughout the competition, Farm Bureau is calling U.S. startups to show off their innovations that tackle challenges in farming and rural communities. more »

Farmers key to renewable energy future

Current farmers and those fallowing their land are eyeing renewables for the offset, the potential income and to help California reach its 2045 goal of 100% renewable and carbon-neutral electricity. more »

Regenerative farming brings animals into orchards

The 1,000 Farms Initiative, research led by Ecdysis Foundation, aims to quantify regenerative agriculture's potential impacts, with a goal of inspiring its methods nationally. more »

Pandemic Cover Crop Program ends March 15

The pandemic made it challenging for growers to maintain cover crop systems, and this program can help ensure that cover-cropped fields continue to be utilized. more »

Update for ambrosia beetle in Georgia pecans

Growers with previous ambrosia beetle infestations and those with young trees are encouraged to begin their spray programs. more »

USDA approves $1.2M for navel orangeworm sterile insect technique

Above and beyond initial funding to rear and disperse the moths, the new funding will focus on specific research on impacts to the pistachio and almond industries. more »

Principles of Fruit & Nut Trees course registration still open

The virtual course begins Mar. 7 and covers everything from development to pruning to rest breaking, irrigation to fruit set, nutrition to pathogens and harvest. more »