Growing Vegetable Crops Under Cover Bolsters Field Growing By Carol Miller|July 21, 2021 Most farmers producing veggies in a protected environment use hoop houses. Red Fire Farm also grows in greenhouses and low tunnels.Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Get Your Farm Into the Flow With These New Irrigation Products By Thomas Skernivitz|July 20, 2021 Equipment arriving through the pipeline aims to address irrigation problems for growers as early and efficiently as possible.
Support Growing for Scientific, Risk-Based Regulation of Pesticides By Mary Hartney|July 16, 2021 Find out how recent Virtual Hill meetings helped stir the pot on FIFRA, PIRA, and Mexico.
Imaging Spectroscopy Predicts Water Stress in Wild Blueberry Fields Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 University of Maine researchers cite increased need for predictive tools because of warming, drought, freezing, and pathogens.
Almond Nectar Can Reduce Viruses and Gut Parasites in Honey Bees Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 Amygdalin component, also found in cherries, nectarines, and apples, acts as an antibiotic.
Tips For Mixing Your Own Fertilizers for Greenhouse Production By Rick Snyder|July 14, 2021 It’s not as easy as it seems. Greenhouse vegetables specialist Rick Snyder offers advice on how to succeed.
Florida Coast Equipment Gears up for Major Expansion Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 14, 2021 New growth for Florida’s largest Kubota dealer creates jobs, strengthens service for local farmers.
The Buzz on Beehive Quality for Better Berries By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 The more inviting to bee colonies, the better chance berry fields have at proper pollination.
Irrigation Tips for Produce Growers: Dealing With the Dry Season By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 Equipment manufacturers stress timeliness, efficiency to combat rising temperatures, and minimal moisture.
What Drove Production Increases for Vegetable Growers in the Last Year? By Carol Miller|July 7, 2021 The number of producers reporting a more than 10% increase hit an all-time high. Here’s how it played out for two of them.
Smart Sprayers Now Multitasking in the Field for Lettuce Growers By Richard Smith|July 7, 2021 Producers have used auto thinners for a while. The latest machines strive to do more.
Max Yield in the Field: How Precision Irrigation Hits the Right Spot By David Eddy|July 6, 2021 You can’t change the land where you farm, but you can control how productive it is.
Is Sap Analysis the Future of Fine-Tuning Plant Nutrition? By Frank Giles|July 5, 2021 The tool, often referred to as a blood test for plants, is getting more attention from growers.
How Much Will That Farm Tractor Cost? [Part 1] Posted by Carol Miller|June 30, 2021 In order to set realistic budgets, you need to understand ownership costs. These easy-to-use formulas will give you an accurate idea of what you’ll spend.
Inside Scoop on Current Trends and Future of the Leafy Greens Sector By Greenhouse Grower|June 30, 2021 Experts from three greenhouse-growing operations weigh in on where the market is now and where it is heading post-pandemic.
California Specialty Crop Sizes Reveal Farmworker Woes By David Eddy|June 29, 2021 Harvesting challenges reflect growers’ increasing move to mechanized options.
Semios Beefs up Data Collection with Centricity Acquisition Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 23, 2021 Integration of farm management and compliance solutions designed to help growers worry less.
Labor Troubles in the Vineyard? Try a Machine By Thomas Skernivitz|June 22, 2021 UC Davis study reviews best practices for wine grape growers.
Are More Organic Labels Needed? By Carol Miller|June 16, 2021 New certification programs arose to fill the gaps left by national organic standards.
6 Tips To Avoid Postharvest Losses By Lauren María Alexander|June 15, 2021 Follow these steps to eliminate losses in the postharvest process due to preventable missteps.