Valent BioSciences Digs in To Celebrate World Soil Day Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 3, 2020 Learn more about the company's educational initiatives supporting healthy soils and sustainable crop production.Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
How Frog Hollow Farm Commands $10 a Pound for Its Produce By David Eddy|October 6, 2020 Fruit begins in the soil, which to this California grower means making your own compost.
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.
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.
How Growers Can Get a Better Handle on Soil Health By Frank Giles|February 7, 2020 Indicators provide valuable insights on how well the ground you grow in is faring.
What the Search for Life on Mars and Microbes on Earth Have in Common By Steven T. Koike|December 18, 2019 We must rely on technology if we want to discover new frontiers in our fields as well as in space.
The Unseen Benefits of Improved Soil Health By Richard Smith|July 31, 2019 Several recent studies underline the big impact that subtle changes to soil can have on vegetable production.
Juice Up Your Fertilizer Program with Recycled Cover Crops By Eric Brennan|June 20, 2019 An unusual idea to radically improve the sustainability of vegetable production.
How to Build a Plant Biostimulant Program From the Ground Up By Richard Jones|May 28, 2019 Sweet cherry grower Mike Omeg shares his soil management program — and how it’s delivering big returns.
It’s Easy to Overlook Soil Crusting in Your Almond Orchard By Wesley K. Asai|March 24, 2019 Poor water penetration has several causes, aside from just soil compaction.
How to Manage Soil-Borne Disease in Berries By Amanda Gallagher|February 23, 2019 Anaerobic soil disinfestation could be a way to mitigate the loss of methyl bromide.
The Pursuit Grows to Build Organic Matter in Citrus By Frank Giles|January 25, 2019 Researchers and producers are looking at implementing cover crops, compost, and biostimulants to improve soil health in Florida’s signature crop.
Protect Crops by Amending Soils with Silicon By Joseph Heckman|April 18, 2018 Learn how silicon suppresses powdery mildew and more.
Managing Soil Health Can Improve Strawberry Productivity Posted by Christina Herrick|March 4, 2018 It’s important to pay attention to the health of the soil as it has a vital role in plant health.
Tips for Sustainable Soil Disinfestation in Vegetables By Monica Ozores-Hampton|January 23, 2018 The non-fumigant practice is gaining attention to fight pests in crops.
Looking Beyond Soil pH in Berries By John Kempf|August 27, 2017 Acidic soil is a foundation for blueberry growing, however the plant needs more than high pH to grow large, firm fruit.
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.
Soil Health Institute Launches Web-Based Soil Health Research Landscape Tool Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 3, 2017 The tool allows users to connect soil health problems, management actions, and desired outcomes with research addressing a user’s particular situation.
Northeast Ag Sales To Distribute Agro-K Fertilizer Products Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 13, 2016 Partnership to all New England states enhanced access to full line of foliar plant nutrition and soil biological items.
Farming Fertility Practices Evolving With Environment In Mind By Frank Giles|January 18, 2016 Improving water quality while maintaining production is being achieved in American agriculture.