SAN Agrow has announced California registration of DURALEV®, expanding availability of its biological fungicide and bactericide to 15 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, with additional registrations underway. DURALEV is a systemic resistance inducer designed for preventive disease protection, activating natural plant defenses to help …
Summit Agro USA Fungicide Expanded to Apples and Cherries
Summit Agro USA today announced an expansion of the label for its Prolivo 300SC Fungicide to include control of powdery mildew on apples and cherries, with the exception of those grown in California and New York. The expanded label broadens the product’s fit in high-value specialty crops Powered by pyriofenone, Prolivo is a Group 50 fungicide that specializes in preventive …
Reservoir Opens Specialty Crop AgTech Innovation Center
Reservoir has officially opened Reservoir Farms – Salinas, its flagship on-farm innovation hub for specialty crops, turning its vision for an on-farm agtech innovation center into a working reality. The new site features multiple innovation barns and 24 acres of dedicated commercial test fields, creating the most concentrated ecosystem of technology leaders, growers, and startups anywhere in agriculture to rapidly …
MyLand and Texas A&M Expand Soil Health Research
Soil health innovator MyLand and Texas A&M AgriLife Research are expanding their collaboration designed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable soil practices across Texas and beyond. The new phase will focus research in Texas on microalgae’s impact on nutrient density, water efficiency, citrus greening, and sustainable farming practices This milestone builds on the success of the collaboration, which began in …
Blueberries Add Billions to the U.S. Economy
Blueberry growers and importers deliver a powerhouse crop that contributes nearly $9.1 billion in annual economic impact to the U.S. economy, or nearly $25 million every day, according to new reports from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). “The new reports reaffirm what our industry has long recognized—blueberry growers have a powerful and positive impact on the U.S. economy,” said …
Agri-Pulse Announces ‘Great Tomato Challenge’ Winners
Agri-Pulse recently announced the winner of the 2025 Great Tomato Challenge was California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. Taking second place was Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh and third place went to Sen. Monique Limón. First and second place winners receive $1000 and $500 donations to the food banks of their choice. Speaker Rivas selected Second Harvest in Santa Cruz County and …
Agri-Pulse Kicks Off 2nd Great Tomato Challenge
Agri-Pulse is kicking off its second “Great Tomato Challenge” today in Sacramento. The competition is open to members of the California Senate and Assemblymembers and their staff members, who are picking up their tomato plants for the challenge today. The winner will be announced prior to the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit in Sacramento on June 10. Agri-Pulse will …
Arizona Cotton Urges Use of AF36 Against Aflatoxin
With the growing season underway, the Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council (ACRPC) is urging farmers to take action against aflatoxin contamination by applying AF36, a biological solution backed by over 25 years of research and field success that reduces risks in crops, feed, and food production. ACRPC is launching a nationwide campaign highlighting AF36’s success and urgency during the …
CDFA Extends Grant Program for Pest Control Advisers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering California Pest Control Advisers (PCAs) a unique opportunity to earn $2,000 while contributing to the advancement of integrated pest management. Through an updated grant program facilitated by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA), PCAs can participate in a one-season study by tracking pest management practices in a selected …
Regev Hybrid Fungicide Receives California Registration
Summit Agro has announced the use of Regev hybrid fungicide has been approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, giving California growers a unique new tool in their battle against many fungal and bacterial diseases. Regev is the first hybrid fungicide in that it unites the disease fighting power of botanical and conventional chemistries. Specifically, the product combines Tea …