American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower October 2015
In This Issue
Build Your Farm’s Brand Through Farm-To-Table Dinners
Bringing people to your farm during the off season can be as easy as setting a dinner table.
Precise Water Usage Boosts Nutrient Uptake
Optimize the flow of fertilizers to your crops through proper soil moisture management.
Almond Grower Slashes Water Usage
Western growers have instituted cutting edge irrigation techniques to decrease water usage and improve their bottom lines.
Defend Your Roots From Rodents
Just past harvest, but prior to the first snowfall in the northern climes, is a good time to protect your orchards and vineyards from gnawing pests.
Win/Win For Growers and Pickers: New Weighing System Released
FairWeigh unit is designed to pay pickers for exactly what they pick.
2015 Apple Crop Forecast: Sunny
Crop is down from last year’s record; new varieties drive consumption.
Farmers In 37 States Subject To Additional Federal Regulations
As of Aug. 28, farmers, ranchers, and growers in 37 states are now subject to additional EPA enforcement […]
How To Keep Your Cool When Under Fire On The Farm
Whether it be a foodborne illness or a serious worker accident, sometime in your career you’re probably going to face a crisis, and you’d better be ready.
The Fallacy Of Bins Per Acre [Opinion]
It’s easy to aim for bins to the acre production figures, but experts say you should focus on profits per acre instead.
With Agritainment, Everybody’s A Critic
This time of year brings a renewed interest in everything apples — apple pies, cider, apple-scented candles. So […]
Reducing Pruning Costs Through Mechanization
Mechanical hedging can save you time and money, while increasing light into your canopy.
Masters Of Maximizing Profit At Lamont Fruit Farms
Whatever you do, don’t go to Lamont Fruit Farms in Waterport, NY, and talk about saving money to […]
New Technology Helps To Solve The Berry Mechanization Challenge
Blueberry production is a billion-dollar business in the U.S. Although the industry grows every year, a key stumbling […]
Wine Institute Launches Sustainable Winegrowing Certificate Course
Class designed to educate wine trade professionals and consumers on sustainable practices of state’s winegrape industry. The Wine […]
USApple Launches Campaign Supporting Education Causes
Everyone remembers the beginning of the alphabet chart — where our favorite fruit has long been the iconic […]
Raisin Industry Continues To Make Push Toward Maximizing Productivity, Minimizing Cost
The U.S. is the leading global producer of raisins, but the land area planted to raisin grapes in […]
Coming Soon To A Card Reader Near You
Banks are updating credit cards with new technology called EVM, or Europay, MasterCard, and Visa. Cards are equipped […]