Production

Almanac partners with WiseConn to streamline smart irrigation

Almanac has announced a partnership with WiseConn, a move aimed at integrating smart irrigation technology into its agricultural platform. The collaboration allows farmers to optimize water usage through data-driven solutions, improving crop yields and reducing... more »

Strategies for PVC use and reducing energy consumption

PVC pipe is one of the most widely used types of pipe on the market. While it's most commonly used in the plumbing and HVAC industries, there's certainly a place for PVC in greenhouses. When... more »

Thrips parvispinus on pepper with feeding damage present. Photo courtesy of Erich Schoeller.

UGA’s Erich Schoeller discusses thrips threats and boosting biological control at the Great Lakes EXPO

This year at the Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO, which is part of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO, Erich Schoeller will be presenting valuable information in two educational sessions. Erich Schoeller is... more »

Dramm hosts USDA deputy secretary, showcases fertilizer expansion

The Dramm Corp. recently hosted USDA deputy secretary Xochitl Torres Small and other USDA officials for a facility tour. The family-owned company is the recipient of a $776,000 USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grant,... more »

Acadian, BASF partner on ag solutions

Acadian Plant Health and BASF Agricultural Solutions are collaborating to develop climate-resilient agricultural products aimed at enhancing crop yield and quality. BASF will integrate Acadian’s biostimulant technology into its existing portfolio to create sustainable farming... more »

USDA expects no immediate shortages from port labor disputes

In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does not expect to have an immediate negative impact on the movement of goods throughout the country due to labor disputes at East Coast and... more »

Source.ag appoints new CCO

Source.ag has appointed Matthias Stammen as its new chief commercial officer. Stammen brings extensive experience in driving commercial success for companies across Europe, the U.S. and Asia. He has held key leadership roles at the... more »

Sensaphone launches soil moisture sensor for irrigation management

Sensaphone has introduced a new soil moisture sensor designed to help commercial growers, landscapers and agriculturalists optimize irrigation management. The sensor measures water content in soil and other growing media, providing real-time data to a... more »

MSU Institute of Water Research names new director

Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been appointed director of Michigan State University's Institute of Water Research (IWR), effective Oct. 15, 2024. He will also continue as a professor in MSU's Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and Plant, Soil... more »

Dr. Bugs: Insect growth regulators and insecticide resistance

Answer: Yes, several studies demonstrate that certain insect pests can develop resistance to insect growth regulators. Before addressing the issue of resistance, we need to discuss the different categories of insect growth regulators. There are... more »