Crop Production

BRANDT plans to open new specialty products plant in fall 2024

BRANDT, a retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty ag input products, is set to break ground on a new production facility in Aurora, Nebraska later this summer. The ne... more »

Governor Newsom signs order to support ongoing Central Valley flood response

Amid ongoing flood impacts in the Central Valley, the state is extending flood diversion flexibilities implemented for the Tulare Lake Basin to the San Joaquin River Basin as the latter faces increase... more »

Worms to the rescue

These silent laborers promote soil health, lessen pests and disease ... more »

Michigan chestnut crop report

Erin Lizotte, Michigan State University Extension, shares crop progress and considerations for the week of May 9, 2023 ... more »

Balchem wins organic foliar registrations for tree nuts

Balchem Plant Nutrition has received registration for two organic foliar products that can aid growers of organic tree nuts, fruit and vegetables. The new product combinations provide convenient an... more »

USDA forecasts smaller 2023 almond crop

This year's forecasted almond yield is expected to be the lowest since 2004. more »

Registration opens for annual Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day

Purdue Extension invites fruit and vegetable growers to attend its annual Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day. The field day will be held July 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET at Throckmorton Purdu... more »

RaboResearch report shows lift for tree nut prices

The RaboResearch report cites a drop in input prices, a better water outlook in California and improved logistics. Tree nut prices, pushed downward due to elevated inventories, are seeing a much-neede... more »