Disease detection from space
NASA lends its tech muscle to detecting plant diseases for U.S. farmers.
Labor management lessons learned
New York grower shares employee management tips.
Methods of matchmaking for rootstocks and cultivars
Pairing rootstocks and cultivars has always been complicated.
High-tech weed spraying with sensors and sensibilities
MSU weed scientist testing vision-guided herbicide sprayer.
Switching seasons improves weed suppression
Research confirms fall is the best time to apply preemergent herbicides.
Sprayer maintenance improves mist opportunities
Don’t neglect the sprayer part of your spray program.
IFTA tour sees Michigan growers meeting the challenges
IFTA tours resilient Michigan orchards.
IFTA focus: Meeting consumer demands
Retail and labor trends will continue to challenge fruit growers.
IFTA focus: EverCrisp an up-and-comer in Michigan
IFTA panel explores EverCrisp’s potential in Michigan.
Net effects on pollination
Netting’s implications for pollination still being explored.