Crop Management

Invasive Spotted lanternfly tree nut pest detected in Georgia

Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has received ... more »

Soil health to be tackled at Organic Grower Summit practices

Regenerative agriculture practices align with organic standards, emphasizing climate-friendly practices and soil health. In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized someth... more »

California proposes new regulations on pesticide 1,3-D to protect worker health

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), in partnership with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), has introduced new regulations aimed at reducing the risk of ... more »

Almond Board’s AgNeighbors Program boosts pest management through collaboration

The Almond Board of California has piloted a new community-driven initiative, AgNeighbors, to help almond growers tackle their top pest, the navel orangeworm (NOW). Led by Jesse Roseman, the progra... more »

UC ANR experts combat invasive beetle

Following the recent arrival of invasive shothole borers in the Bay Area, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) experts are helping local communities tap into Southern Ca... more »

Two codling moth study circles set to take place in Yakima and Okanogan to spotlight research, troubleshooting techniques

Washington State University Extension (WSU) will host two codling moth study circles on Dec. 3 in Yakima and Dec. 4 in Okanogan, providing growers, consultants and industry professionals an in-depth l... more »

California Department of Pesticide Regulation schedules public hearings on 1,3-D regulations

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), in collaboration with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, is set to hold public hearings in January 2025 to discuss new regul... more »

Ohalo launches first self-fertile Nonpareil almond variety

Ohalo has released FruitionOne, a self-fertile Nonpareil almond variety. Learn how this new option helps growers improve orchard efficiency. more »

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 »

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 »