American Vegetable Grower March 2015
In This Issue
Optimal Irrigation Criteria For Drip Irrigated Onions
Researchers at Oregon State University are determining how the plant population of a crop changes its irrigation needs.
7 Top-Performing Bean Varieties
This month’s Variety Specs feature highlights seven bean varieties submitted to us from seed breeders and distributors. These […]
Why Honesty Is The Best Policy When Working With The Public [Opinion]
While at the recent Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention held in Hershey, PA, I sat in on a […]
An Education On Potatoes [Opinion]
What is often a no-brainer for someone entrenched in the business of agriculture has to be explained — in detail — to some industry outsiders. Case in point: look at the rollercoaster ride potatoes have been on for several years.
Vegetable Growers Highlight Success With Precision Ag Technology
From prescriptive applications of water and fertilizers to seeders, precision technology has a place in any size operation.
Factors To Consider For Successful Vegetable Production In Controlled Environments
Greenhouse expert Merle Jensen, a speaker at the upcoming Greenhouse Crop Production & Engineering Design Short Course in Arizona, offers pointers on marketing, variety selection, location, and more.
How To Be Successful Using Grafted Vegetable Plants
University of Arizona researcher offers advice on purchasing commercially grafted plants, pitfalls to avoid, and an update on the latest technology.