Irrigation Options For Protected Culture By Rosemary Gordon|April 8, 2016 If you produce in the field and plan to add a greenhouse, or if you plan to switch from ornamentals to vegetables in protected culture, understand the systems involved and know your water source.Read More
Western Growers’ Center For Innovation & Technology To Focus On Labor, Water Solutions By Lauren María Alexander|April 8, 2016 The Western Growers Association sets up a Silicon Valley-like innovation hub — in the heart of farmland.
How To Determine The Right Greenhouse Structure For Your Operation By Rosemary Gordon|April 7, 2016 When switching crops or adding a greenhouse to produce vegetables, experts say to start out small when investing in facilities.
USDA Launches First-Ever Local Foods Survey Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 7, 2016 The study will provide new data on locally grown and sold foods.
6 Steps To Increase Efficiencies On The Farm By Rosemary Gordon|April 7, 2016 Embracing industry changes, New York’s Turek Farms looks to find better ways to get the job done.
Ensure Proper Lighting For Your Greenhouse Vegetables By Lauren María Alexander|April 7, 2016 Making the switch from ornamentals to vegetable crops? Read on to learn what lighting adjustments you need to make for a seamless transition.
New Technology May Help Crops Survive Drought And Save Water Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 6, 2016 Research from Purdue University may be valuable to commercial growers and useful for many species of plants.
Fungicide Receives Registration For Downy Mildew Control In Bulb Vegetables Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 6, 2016 With a zero-day pre-harvest interval, Ranman can be applied up to the day of harvest.
Vegetable Growers: Don’t Take Lygus Bug Lightly By Shimat V. Joseph|April 5, 2016 California’s Central Coast has perfect conditions for lygus bug, a pest of strawberry, celery, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, to be successful.
GroupGAP Program Announced For Small, Mid-Size Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|April 5, 2016 Food safety program designed to be affordable, demonstrate compliance.
USDA Announces $90 Million-Plus To Support Local Food, Specialty Crop Producers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 5, 2016 Interested applicants should apply directly through their state departments of agriculture, which administer a competitive grant process.
Dry Season Conditions Finally Arrive For South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 4, 2016 March rainfall mostly below average around region, breaking string of historically wet weather.
NPC To Offer Scholarship For Graduate Student Advancing The Potato Industry Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 2, 2016 Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, potato-related areas of graduate study, and extracurricular activities.
Tips To Calibrate Boom Sprayers Posted by Christina Herrick|April 1, 2016 As equipment is being checked for use this spring and summer, make sure the nozzles are ready and accurate.
Take Control Of Bacterial Spot And Spotted Wilt In Peppers By Lauren María Alexander|April 1, 2016 Preventive measures needed to keep these two diseases in check.
11 Top-Notch Sweet Corn Varieties For 2016 Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 1, 2016 This month’s variety specs feature highlights 11 top-notch sweet corn varieties submitted to us from the nation’s leading seed breeders […]
The Problem With Powdery Mildew In Pumpkin Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 1, 2016 Do your best to reduce the chances of getting the disease in pumpkins, but be prepared with the proper plan of action if it shows up.
Strawberry Greenhouse Wins Sustainability Award Posted by David Eddy|April 1, 2016 Unusual — for strawberries — British retractable roof greenhouse gets top honor from one of the largest retail chains.
Study Finds LED Lights Improve Energy Efficiency, Production For Growing Food Crops In Space Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 30, 2016 University of Arizona and Philips Lighting collaborated to create improved lighting for plant production in Mars-lunar greenhouses.
Bayer Nematicide Gets The Nod For Use On Potatoes Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 30, 2016 Velum Prime is a non-fumigant nematicide offering disease control benefits.