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- 1Vermont apple growers turn to precision science against pests▼Vermont apple growers turn to precision science to combat orchard pests
Apple growers in Vermont are adopting precision agriculture techniques to manage orchard pests, according to WCAX reporting. The approach uses targeted monitoring and data-driven methods to reduce pesticide use and protect crops more effectively. It reflects a broader push in the state's orchard industry toward science-based, sustainable pest management practices.
- 2Riverhead begins storm cleanup as growers assess crop damage▼Riverhead begins storm cleanup as local growers assess crop damage, economic losses
Cleanup is underway in Riverhead, New York, following a storm, while local farmers evaluate damage to crops and calculate economic losses. Early attention is focused on the immediate recovery effort and the financial toll on growers in the area, a farming region on Long Island's East End. Officials have not yet released figures on the extent of the losses.