Crop Management

Almanac launches platform aimed to boost farm efficiency with AI-driven insights

Vancouver-based Almanac, a new AgTech company that encompasses industry brands Semios and Agworld, has introduced a new suite of products and services designed to provide farmers with real-time data a... more »

IFPA, Clemson receive USDA award to establish Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab

The USDA has awarded $5 million to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, which will focus on developing packaging solutions to address the changing global regulations, reducing single-use ... more »

Vive Crop Protection introduces HVCE, aims to accelerate development of crop protection products

Vive Crop Protection has introduced its Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine (HVCE), a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of crop protection products. The HVCE is designed to... more »

Key Technology launches new optical sorter for nut processors

Key Technology unveiled its new COMPASS optical sorter for nut processors at Pack Expo in Las Vegas. The system was designed to improve product quality and profitability by identifying and removing... more »

Soil management recommendations for Hurricane-impacted Western North Carolina

Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of western North Carolina and farm fields were not spared. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)... more »

UPL launches new fungicide for disease control in almonds and pome crops

UPL has introduced a new fungicide designed to protect almonds and pome crops from a broad range of diseases. Learn more about the benefits. more »

USDA develops roadmap to address PFAS challenges in agriculture

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has announced key outcomes from a recent workshop aimed at creating a long-term research plan to tackle challenges posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl su... more »

Pistachio shipments decrease in September amid limited inventory

Meridian Growers reported a nearly 11% decrease in September pistachio shipments compared to the same period last year. This drop is attributed to a minimal carryover from the 2023 crop, not lower ... more »