Less water creates conflicts. The growers who can demonstrate they can conserve water and who build political relationships will be the most likely to succeed.
While a radish cover crop does trap nitrogen in the fall, it does not supply nitrogen to subsequent crops, a study published in Agronomy Journal Abstract shows.
After identifying opportunities within the organic market, Wholesum Harvest has created a new enterprises with partners in an effort to fill those voids.
USDA’s ruling that hydroponic produce is eligible for organic labeling roiled the industry. One of the largest hydroponic growers in the U.S., however, is largely unfazed.