Data Drives Conservation on Florida Blue Farms By Frank Giles|August 31, 2020 Soil probes and weather stations allow Brittany Lee to make smart choices on irrigation and nutrient management.Read More
Can Growing Citrus Under Protective Screen Save Florida’s Signature Crop? By Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2024
California Wildfires Increases Misery for Growers Posted by Carol Miller|August 26, 2020 Although few growing fields have been burned, heavy smoke and ash falling makes working fields a serious challenge.
4 Biostimulant Studies Produce Growers Should Know By Carol Miller|August 26, 2020 While U.S. scientists have not published many biostimulant papers, you can glean a lot from international research.
Land Grant Experts Talk Irrigation in Northeast Vegetable Crops Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 26, 2020 A severe drought a few seasons ago caused growers to take a closer look at how irrigation can help them produce more food with less.
Chemical Dynamics Digs in to Help Others Keep Growing By Frank Giles|August 21, 2020 Find out how this essential agribusiness in Florida is managing through the pandemic while continuing to serve clients’ needs.
What’s Behind the Drop in Acres in Potatoes Posted by Carol Miller|August 19, 2020 There are more than 100,000 fewer acres of potatoes planted in the U.S. this year compared to 2018. Trade wars and COVID-19 are likely to blame.
Foliar Calcium in Blueberries: Silver Bullet or Snake Oil? By Lisa DeVetter|August 18, 2020 Applied at the correct time and concentration, the essential macronutrient can help to produce high-quality fruit.
Biostimulants Can Improve Strawberry Growth and Boost Yields By David Eddy|August 10, 2020 Learn more about studies exploring the potential of these specialty products.
Can Humic Substances Boost Vegetable Crop Quality and Yield? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 4, 2020 Find out what researchers uncovered when digging into the effects of a unique soil amendment on seedlings and transplants.
How Jones Potato Farm Feeds People and Protects Resources By Frank Giles|August 3, 2020 Irrigation efficiency and nutrient management are major priorities for the Florida operation.
Weeds Are a Bane of Western Organic Growers By John C. Palumbo|July 29, 2020 The State of the Vegetable Industry Survey holds some surprises in how U.S. growers are wrestling with weeds.
Which Ag Technology Is Most Popular with Vegetable Growers? By Matthew J. Grassi|July 29, 2020 Survey shows efficiency and quality drive use.
Compost May Not Improve Almond Orchards By Roger Duncan|July 28, 2020 At no time during these trials did researchers see or measure any differences in tree performance.
Vegetable Production Increased Last Year By John C. Palumbo|July 22, 2020 Most growers report that 2019’s production increased over the previous year. That was particularly true for organic growers.
Vegetable Growers Diversify Crops Grown Under Cover By Rick Snyder|July 22, 2020 Tomatoes used to be king of the greenhouse and high tunnel. Other selections are now sharing the spotlight.
Ethics: Ways They Apply to Agriculture and Natural Resources By Mary Hartney|July 17, 2020 When it comes to responsible use of crop protection products, Florida growers and the agchem industry have great partners to turn to for help and expertise.
Pulsed-Drip Irrigation Progress for Raspberries By Thomas Skernivitz|July 14, 2020 Water-use efficiency study in PNW results in 7% increase in crop production.
Giving Special Treatment to Watering Your Fruit By Thomas Skernivitz|July 7, 2020 In the midst of COVID-19, the quality of irrigated water grows in importance.
New Water Law Will Tighten BMP Rules in Florida By Frank Giles|July 6, 2020 More frequent inspection and new record keeping requirements key elements of the legislation.
Market Disruptions Changed Vegetable Production Plans Posted by Carol Miller|July 1, 2020 Due to when we conducted our State of the Vegetable Industry Survey, we gained insight into how growers changed their crop plans for 2020.
