Is America’s Salad Bowl Facing a New Normal? By Richard Smith|January 13, 2021 The headline-grabbing wildfires and pandemic didn’t worry Salinas Valley growers as much as record breaking temperatures and two crop-destroying diseases. Read More
Testing for Vegetable Pathogens: Why, What, How, When? By Steven T. Koike|November 18, 2020 When it comes to identifying diseases, plant diseases have a lot in common with COVID-19.
Does Evapotranspiration Work for Vegetable Crops? By Michael Cahn|September 16, 2020 New tools do the daunting calculations to determine irrigation schedules for you.
How to Manage Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus in Lettuce By Richard Smith|July 15, 2020 Growers are grappling with a viral double whammy. One infects humans, the other plants.
Creative Ways to Manage Groundwater for Vegetable Crops By Michael Cahn|May 13, 2020 California usually gets the rainfall it needs. It just happens when growers do not need it.
When in Doubt About Your Vegetable Crop, Scout it Out By John C. Palumbo|February 12, 2020 Feet in the field help you understand when it’s time to spray and protect your operation’s profits.
Automation in Vegetable Harvesting Picks up the Momentum By Richard Smith|January 15, 2020 Take an in-depth look at the issues you should consider before adopting technology on your farm.
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.
Tips for Growers to Reduce How Much Pesticide Enters the Environment By Michael Cahn|April 23, 2019 Growers rely on pesticides, but they can be harmful if they escape the farm. Here are some ways to ensure you are a good steward and a good grower.
Weeds Shelter Vegetable Insect Pests By John C. Palumbo|April 23, 2019 Weeds not only offer refuge to pests (and the diseases they vector), they also interfere with insecticide applications.
New Developments in Spinach Production By Richard Smith|March 27, 2019 From harvesting to fertilization, growers continue to improve yield with new technology.
Desert Vegetable Growers Have a Lot of Insecticide Choices By John C. Palumbo|October 10, 2018 Since the 1990s, the industry went from having four insecticide classes to 20, giving you a lot more tools in the fight against pests.
Automated Weeders Have Arrived in Vegetable Fields By Richard Smith|July 11, 2018 Here is what’s on the market now, including how well the equipment is working, and what new technology to look for.
Vegetable Disease Management: Plants and Humans Aren’t That Different By Steven T. Koike|May 14, 2018 Steven Koike says understanding how diseases spread is key to managing them. Here are several ways it happens among plants.
How to Get What You Need from Fertigation By Michael Cahn|April 18, 2018 For a variety of reasons, growers aren’t using fertigation to its potential. Here’s how you can overcome common obstacles on your own farm.