Crop Management

Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 28, 2021

Pollen shed, pest emergence, pest management windows and a heavy dose of precipitation signal an active chestnut season for the state. more »

Beating Georgia’s pecan scab

Two varieties have held the market for decades. New varieties hold promise against the industry’s biggest pest. ... more »

Plant Level Insights: The next leap in precision monitoring

Ceres Imaging is using in-field and aerial data to monitor crops on a per-plant basis. ... more »

Masking environments for pest protection

Imagine a pest being unable to identify the environment it thrives in – while it's presently in it. A new product with a unique mode of action seems to provide the best environmental camouflage. ... more »

Longbow EC herbicide and harvest aid by Nufarm is launched

Nufarm's latest addition to a portfolio of herbicides helps control more than 60 broadleaf weeds for a cleaner crop harvest. more »

Amygdalin in almond nectar cuts viruses, gut parasites in honeybees

Healthy bees mean better pollination and better crops, and a natural chemical compound in almond nectar and pollen reduces the level of disease in bees, while increasing beneficial gut bacteria. more »

Strain on California water system target of ARS research

USDA researchers are developing strategies and approaches to adapt California crop production to climate stressors, including extreme heat and drought. more »

Management, interpretation of data aided by Semios deal with Centricity

Data is becoming more of a focal point in agriculture, and having all the necessary farm data in one place can be a big benefit to grower operations and crop health. more »