Sometimes (many times) following social media (SM) threads can lead down some interesting rabbit holes. With a lot of news, research, and programming these days focusing on soil health and ‘regenerative agriculture’ (which focuses on soil health impacts on climate – read more here and here), the following article from Washington State University’s Center for […]
Continue reading...Washington State University Summary ‘Comparing Effects of Herbicides, Fertilizers, and Tillage on the Soil’
Commodity Classic Conference, March 10-12, 2022 in New Orleans

Registration and housing for the 2022 Commodity Classic is now open. America’s largest farmer-led agricultural and educational experience will be held Thursday, March 10 through Saturday, March 12 in New Orleans, LA. Early discounts on registration end Jan. 21, 2022. Commodity Classic brings the agriculture industry together again in-person for the annual showcase of ag […]
Continue reading...Notes from the Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting Workshop
A Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting Workshop was held on Nov 25th, 2019 at the Unionville Winery located at Ringoes in Northern New Jersey. The purpose of the meeting was to taste and evaluate Cabernet Franc wines released from NJ. A survey was sent out to the industry to report clones, harvest, and fermentation parameters. The […]
Continue reading...Fall Weed Control in Tree Fruit Crops
Two applications of residual herbicides plus postemergence (if needed) herbicide are recommended annually in the weed free strip under the trees. The first application should be applied in late fall, after the trees are dormant, but before the soil freezes, or in late winter before the trees’ buds break in the spring. This application targets […]
Continue reading...Nematodes in Atlantic Soybean Production Webinar
Nematodes consistently rank as a top yield robber of soybeans. Join us November 16 from 9:00 AM-12:00 for the Nematode in Atlantic Soybean Production Webinar to discuss nematode distribution and management strategies for the region. The webinar is free, but registration is needed for access to the zoom link. Registration information can be found at https://www.pcsreg.com/nematodes-in-atlantic-soybean-production-webinar. […]
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