The Andersons Divests Florida Farm Center Locations Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 7, 2017 Local, family owned custom blend fertilizer company taking over assets and product distribution responsibilities.Read More
Specialty Crops Primed for Precision Agriculture Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 3, 2017 Employing the latest horticultural technology tools could have substantial financial benefits for producers of hand-picked specialty crops, according to a new research paper.
Pruning Pointers for Dormant Care of Berries Posted by Christina Herrick|March 2, 2017 If you haven’t started pruning your berries, it’s time you do.
Soil Health is Much More than Nutrient Levels By Rosemary Gordon|March 2, 2017 Researchers say the more you know the better when it comes to your soil health and boosting your production.
Iran Is Moving All Vegetable Growing Into Greenhouses By Carol Miller|March 1, 2017 Reports say Iran will be converting all its vegetable farms to greenhouses within 10 years.
Wanted: Tech Innovators for Drone Challenge Posted by Christina Herrick|February 17, 2017 Land O’Lakes Prize offers up $150,000 to help make drones more useable for farmers
Are Drones the Future of Pollination? Posted by Christina Herrick|February 17, 2017 Researchers in Japan have turned drones into robot bees as artificial pollinators.
Beehive Thefts on the Rise By Christina Herrick|February 11, 2017 More than 2,000 hives were reported stolen last year from California almond orchards, and growers are cautioned to keep an eye out for unmarked hives.
Organic Trade Association Rallies Support for Research Posted by Christina Herrick|February 6, 2017 Group is encouraging consumers to tell USDA they support an organic research and promotion program.
New Product Helps Bees Brush Off Mites Posted by Christina Herrick|February 5, 2017 A British company developed Bee Gym, distributed by Vita Ltd.
Pests, Diseases in Organic Growing the topic of Washington State University Fruit School Posted by Christina Herrick|February 4, 2017 Biology, ecology of organic production the focus of two-day event.
Use Water Pressure to Get More from Your Drip Systems By Michael Cahn|January 31, 2017 Pressure management is key to successfully operating drip systems because getting the pressure right will assure that you are getting the water right.
The Latest Developments in Sprayer Technology for Vegetable Growers By Lauren María Alexander|January 30, 2017 Cornell University’s Andrew Landers offers details on the latest advancements in sprayers, tips to reduce drift, and how to choose the proper nozzle.
The Secret to Expanding Your Acreage? Partners By Rosemary Gordon|January 30, 2017 Uesugi Farms increases 50-fold through smart alliances.
New Technology Could Take Weather Intel to the Extreme for Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 19, 2017 Scientists aiming to make difficult climate-based production decisions easier for growers.
The Future of Agriculture is in Your Hands — Literally [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|January 17, 2017 Can farmers actually reach the point of having too much information?
Agricultural Robots No Longer Science Fiction By Frank Giles|January 17, 2017 New automated technologies could help specialty crop growers deal with labor crisis.
First Bee in Continental U.S. Listed as Endangered Species Posted by Christina Herrick|January 16, 2017 Rusty patched bumble bee receives protection from activities that could cause it to go extinct.
Precision Agriculture and Big Data Gaining Traction Fast By Frank Giles|January 16, 2017 Specialty crop adoption of hort tech to usher in new efficiencies and transparency.
New Transitional Certification Program to Foster Organic Growth Receives USDA Approval Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 15, 2017 The program will be based on standards developed by the Organic Trade Association.