American Vegetable Grower October 2015
In This Issue
Three Questions With The Grower Achievement Award Winner
Peter Pero of Pero Family Farms says teaching kids the value of farming is a critical step moving forward.
Boost Your Bottom Line: Reduce Water Usage
Growers on both coasts have instituted cutting-edge irrigation techniques to use less water and improve profits.
Grimmway Farms Moves Plants With Robots
In phase one of what it hopes will be a series of trials, Grimmway Farms experimented with the […]
Continue To Provide Healthy Choices For Kids [opinion]
Childhood nutrition programs in schools are coming under fire. The current requirement is just a half-cup of a fruit or vegetable in a lunch, and we need to make sure we move forward, not backward.
Precise Water Usage Boosts Nutrient Uptake
Optimize the flow of fertilizers to your crops through proper soil moisture management.
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 […]
9 Leafy Greens Varieties You Need To Know
Check out some of the latest leafy greens varieties you need to know including lettuce, cilantro, mustard, and collards.
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.
9 Things You Need To Know About Garden Symphylan
The garden symphylan is a pest to watch for as it can sporadic in some fields and a serious problems in others.
Three Congressional Priorities For Potato Growers
The National Potato Council says to ask your Congressional representatives to support the potato industry on issues such as voluntary GMO labelding, truck weight reform, and funding for breeding research.
Managing Soil Variables For Sustainable Crop Production
I grew up on a sheep and hay farm in Upstate New York (along with an assortment of other […]