crop management
Proposed permitting process for Michigan late blight research abandoned
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will not implement a proposed permitting process for late blight research that wo... READ MORE »
SCFBA applauds rapid specialty crop assistance payments
The rapid delivery of a second round of federal assistance for specialty crop producers, coupled with millions of dollars in additional funding contai... READ MORE »
Weather putting Maine potato crops at risk for late blight
Maine potato crops are at risk for late blight, according to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Potato Pest Alert. The alert is distribu... READ MORE »
MSU Extension irrigation workshop set for August
Michigan State University Extension will hold a summer irrigation workshop focused on improving irrigation efficiency on Aug. 1. The event, to be h... READ MORE »
Chitosan-based agriscience company taps new global sales leader
Tidal Grow AgriScience has named an industry veteran as its new vice president of global sales to help promote the company’s portfolio of chitosan t... READ MORE »
A future potato field skynet?
“Forewarned means forearmed” is a good principle to follow when facing an adversary. There is a reason why the word “intelligence” ref... READ MORE »
Nearly $73M available in federal funding to boost specialty crop competitiveness
Funding totaling nearly $73 million is available for projects aimed at improving the competitiveness of specialty crops. Applications for $72.9 m... READ MORE »
June Agricultural Survey to collect key acreage data
Growers will soon be able to provide important information to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Services (NASS) for the June Agricultural ... READ MORE »
Amplifying the power of potassium
When it comes to the health of potato plants, potassium plays a vital role. The mineral, utilized in large quantities by plants throughout the growi... READ MORE »
MASC program to provide additional $1.3B in specialty crop assistance
A second round of payments will provide up to $1.3 billion in additional assistance for specialty crop producers through the USDA’s Marketing Assist... READ MORE »
