How smart-spray technology can reduce pesticide and fertilizer use for citrus growers

UF/IFAS Associate Professor Yiannis Ampatzidis is engaging artificial intelligence to develop a low-cost, smart tree-crop sprayer that can automatically detect citrus trees, calculate their height and leaf density and count fruit.

February 24 , 2022

Researchers develop new robot to thin and prune peach trees

The Georgia Tech Research Institute has developed an intelligent robot that is designed to handle the human-based tasks of thinning and pruning peach trees.

February 23 , 2022

Researchers use artificial intelligence to find better tasting fruits and vegetables

University of Florida researchers are looking to create a model that tells researchers which chemical compounds produce the best flavors fruits and vegetables.

February 22 , 2022

Annual growth cycle of northern highbush blueberry

This informative article about northern highbush blueberries will help you understand their growth cycle and give you tips like how to slow bud growth.

February 21 , 2022

Ten common plant diseases and disorders you can diagnose by eye

Check out this guide to find out what kind of diseases you can diagnose just by looking at your plants and how to take care of them.

February 18 , 2022

Bagging apples for insect and disease control

Here is a guide to a non-pesticide alternative for protecting fruit by encasing apples in bags that provide protective barriers against insects and fungal pathogens.

February 16 , 2022

Angular leaf spot of strawberries

Angular leaf spot is a severe bacterial disease that can adversely affect strawberries wherever they are grown, potentially causing yield losses of up to 75%.

February 15 , 2022

How to fertilize blueberry crops correctly

The ideal soil pH for blueberry unfortunately bears little resemblance to the common soil pH for blueberry, according to Oregon State University Professor of Horticulture Bernadine Strik.

February 14 , 2022

Tips for harvesting olive trees

Harvesting olive trees begins in late August through November depending upon the region, variety, and desired ripeness.

February 11 , 2022

Five secrets to guarantee tomato plant success

Once you learn how to plant, water, prune, fertilize, and mulch tomatoes, you're on your way to becoming an expert in the growing process.

February 10 , 2022