Crop Management

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 »

Pest management and tech

FlightSensor monitors insects through AI more »

CDFA opens WETA program applications, deadline June 6

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for its Water Efficiency Technical Assistance (WETA) program. The 2021 state budget appropriated $15 million for... more »

CDFAgriculture awards $1.1 million to support integrated pest management

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $1.1 million in funding to support two integrated pest management technical assistance (TA) projects. The projects will help grower... more »

A Growing Problem

Leaffooted plant bugs posing bigger threat to tree nuts. more »

Managing Gill’s mealybug in pistachio

Close monitoring and smart rotations are key more »

EPA announces accelerated action on four organophosphate pesticides

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an effort to expedite protections on some high-risk uses of four organophosphate pesticides. The Agency is releasing the updated occupational a... more »

BioSafe Systems patent offers new tool for agricultural industry

U.S. patent number 11439151 B2, titled ‘Process for Treating an Agricultural Medium,’ has been awarded to BioSafe Systems. The patent establishes BioSafe Systems' innovative and original idea qualifying its development of the Restorative Soils Program (RSP) as a vital tool for the future of the agricultural industry. more »