Novihum Technologies Aims To Grow With Leadership Changes Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 25, 2021 Ag-tech startup appoints Alexa Hergenröther as new Chairperson of its Advisory Board. Learn more about what she brings to the table.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
What Is the Next Big Thing in Biological Crop Protection? By Carol Miller|October 8, 2021 We asked ag industry insiders about the biocontrol trends they are watching.
Can You Dig It? Citrus Soil Health Study Gets $500K in Backing Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 28, 2021 Team of scientists from the University of Florida set to find out how changes in soil health might impact yield.
In What Way Does Fumigation Affect Soil Health? By John Washington|March 17, 2021 Although it seems counterintuitive, fumigation can boost soil health.
Use Organic Fertilizers for the Right Reasons By David Eddy|March 9, 2021 Organic fertilizers are highly effective in feeding your crops, just don’t expect to build the soil microbiome over time as you would with compost.
Precision Nutrient Application in the Sights of North Florida Farms Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 31, 2020 Dig into details of a new $1.8 million project to help guide growers in placing crop inputs directly to the root zone.
Valent BioSciences Digs in To Celebrate World Soil Day Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 3, 2020 Learn more about the company’s educational initiatives supporting healthy soils and sustainable crop production.
How Frog Hollow Farm Commands $10 a Pound for Its Produce By David Eddy|October 6, 2020 Fruit begins in the soil, which to this California grower means making your own compost.
Can Humic Substances Boost Vegetable Crop Quality and Yield? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 4, 2020 Find out what researchers uncovered when digging into the effects of a unique soil amendment on seedlings and transplants.
Compost May Not Improve Almond Orchards By Roger Duncan|July 28, 2020 At no time during these trials did researchers see or measure any differences in tree performance.
How Growers Can Get a Better Handle on Soil Health By Frank Giles|February 7, 2020 Indicators provide valuable insights on how well the ground you grow in is faring.
What the Search for Life on Mars and Microbes on Earth Have in Common By Steven T. Koike|December 18, 2019 We must rely on technology if we want to discover new frontiers in our fields as well as in space.
The Unseen Benefits of Improved Soil Health By Richard Smith|July 31, 2019 Several recent studies underline the big impact that subtle changes to soil can have on vegetable production.
Juice Up Your Fertilizer Program with Recycled Cover Crops By Eric Brennan|June 20, 2019 An unusual idea to radically improve the sustainability of vegetable production.
How to Build a Plant Biostimulant Program From the Ground Up By Richard Jones|May 28, 2019 Sweet cherry grower Mike Omeg shares his soil management program — and how it’s delivering big returns.
It’s Easy to Overlook Soil Crusting in Your Almond Orchard By Wesley K. Asai|March 24, 2019 Poor water penetration has several causes, aside from just soil compaction.
How to Manage Soil-Borne Disease in Berries By Amanda Gallagher|February 23, 2019 Anaerobic soil disinfestation could be a way to mitigate the loss of methyl bromide.
The Pursuit Grows to Build Organic Matter in Citrus By Frank Giles|January 25, 2019 Researchers and producers are looking at implementing cover crops, compost, and biostimulants to improve soil health in Florida’s signature crop.
Protect Crops by Amending Soils with Silicon By Joseph Heckman|April 18, 2018 Learn how silicon suppresses powdery mildew and more.
Managing Soil Health Can Improve Strawberry Productivity Posted by Christina Herrick|March 4, 2018 It’s important to pay attention to the health of the soil as it has a vital role in plant health.
