American Vegetable Grower March 2017
In This Issue
What’s New in Tractors for Vegetable Growers?
Take a look at these new models and retrofit opitons ideal for specialty crop growing.
How HortTech Is Solving Grower Challenges
Dozens of tech companies are looking for solutions to real-world problems vegetable growers face. We take a look at what it could really mean for you and your business.
Weighing the Good and Bad of Six Soilless Media Options
Trying to decide which growing media is the right one for your greenhouse vegetable production? Take a look at these six options.
Horticultural Technology Cheat Sheet
A lot of new terms are thrown around by technology experts as if the rest of us should understand what they mean. Here’s a quick list of definitions for words and phrases you may hear.
How to Stop Plant Diseases Before They Grab Hold
These smart strategies play off the science behind infestations, instead of merely treating symptoms.
It’s our Industry’s Make-It-Work Moment [Opinion]
Silicon Valley has taken an interest in our industry. It’s pouring millions into horticultural research without a guarantee of return.
Grafting Offers a Surprising Boost to Plants
A Washington State University project aims to improve yields and increase tolerance to Verticillium wilt with grafted plants.
Top Vegetable Diseases to Watch in 2017
We sent out a call to vegetable pathology Extension agents to let us know which diseases are top of mind for growers. Here’s what we learned.
The Dos and Don’ts of Growing Greenhouse Vegetables
Thinking of adding growing vegetables under cover? Here are a few things you need to consider first.
Key Cabinet Picks Likely Good News for Growers
National Potato Council’s John Keeling weighs in on how President Trump’s picks for to head up EPA and Department of Agriculture will impact vegetable growers.