Category: Crop Management
Study finds rising heat drives severe Western U.S. droughts
Scientists have found that rising temperatures linked to climate change have intensified droughts across the western U.S.
Field Day set to address Pacific flatheaded borer threat in walnuts
Walnut growers in Stanislaus County are invited to a field day organized by the UCCE on Nov. 21 to discuss Pacific flatheaded borer.
Almanac, WiseConn join forces to expand AI-enabled smart irrigation
Agricultural tech provider Almanac has partnered with WiseConn to advance precision irrigation for permanent crops.
USDA survey shows decline in U.S. irrigated acres and water use
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey.
California Department of Pesticide Regulation schedules public hearings on 1,3-D regulations
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment will hold public hearings.
USDA breaks ground on the Agricultural Research Center in Davis
The USDAs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California.
Blue Diamond reports 2024 almond harvest completion, pest pressures
Blue Diamond Growers announced the near completion of the 2024 almond harvest in its latest crop update, and pest pressure was notable.
Southern farming focus of SOWTH 2025 conference
Sustaining family farms throughout the South is the focus of a three-day event set for February in Atlanta.
Irrigation supplier Rivulis working with growers to fight climate change
Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier, discusses agriculture irrigation’s role in combatting climate change.
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.
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.
Vive Crop Protection introduces HVCE, aims to accelerate development of crop protection products
Vive Crop Protection introduced its Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine, aimed at accelerating development of crop protection products.
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.
Soil management recommendations for Hurricane-impacted Western North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) issued guidelines for soil and crop management.
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.