American Vegetable Grower September 2014
In This Issue
Drought Update For Fresh And Processed Tomatoes
The 2014 production numbers are expected to be the highest on record; however, growers are facing a few challenges from the drought that have some shifting acreage to areas with more water.
Improving Water Management Techniques
Improving groundwater management and managing salinity are a couple tactics growers can use to cope with the effects of the drought.
Stay One Step Ahead Of Legal Challenges
Don’t get caught up in easily prevented legal troubles from a lack of planning.
Beet Curly Top Virus Is An Unpredictable Disease
Researchers are trying to determine the conditions that favored the ‘perfect storm’ for beet curly top virus, which caused $100 million in losses last year.
Be Ready For Food Safety Rules
Stay one step ahead of the food safety rules but anticipating the changes you will need to make on your farm.
How To Control Corn Earworm, European Corn Borer In Sweet Corn
Monitor traps, plant varieties with good husk cover, and rotate modes of action to avoid resistance.
2014 Grower Achievement Award Winner: Robert Sakata Of Sakata Farms
Robert Sakata of Sakata Farms says getting agriculture’s message to the masses will be critical to the future of the industry.
How To Be Successful Growing Ethnic Vegetables
As an East Coast researcher and grower explain, it is all about making connections.
Harness The Marketing Power Of Video
Multimedia platform is an effective and inexpensive marketing tool for you to attract new customers and keep existing ones loyal to your brand.
Increase Your Farmers Market Sales In A SNAP
The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — and incentives that can double your sales to SNAP recipients — could be an untapped marketing opportunity for your produce .