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Ag Labor Review: NCAE busy with changes to H-2A, other programs

There are just a few things going on in the world of U.S. agricultural labor these days.

Farm Market & Agritourism: Build a value ladder and they will climb

What is a value ladder? Here is a definition on www.mightynetworks.com: “A value ladder is a marketing term to describe a relationship between a brand and a customer in which, as a brand adds more and more value to a customer, the customer is willing to spend more. In some cases, this may be a growing relationship of trust that leads to one final high-ticket sale.”

Taking control: CA storage for asparagus extends season

Asparagus growers are intrigued with the potential for extending the shelf life of the highly perishable crop to boost its postharvest life and lengthen a more profitable marketing window. Some research has been done on the application of controll... more

The Right Solution Includes a Hands-on Approach

(Sponsored) If there’s a problem in the field, Clay Paulk is out to find a solution. As a member of the sales team with Triangle Chemical Company in the Moultrie, Georgia, area, he’s always seeking a solution that will help his grower customers.... more

FlightSensor provides pest surveillance

New digital insect surveillance technology could help growers better detect and manage pests. For decades, limited pest monitoring options have been available to growers prior to taking corrective action. Sticky traps are a time-consuming and inac... more

Worm force: Vermiculture helps soil, protects crops

Earthworms can rejuvenate soil to create healthy crops. Through earthworms, unhealthy soil can quickly be made healthy, said George Hahn, owner and president of the Worm Gold/California Vermiculture LLC. “Go to a redwood forest or any fores... more

Salinas Biological Summit seeks ideas from all sides

Among growers who rely on chemical inputs to ensure their crops aren’t lost to voracious insects or overgrown with weeds, it’s not a surprise that they’re not going to be able to rely on those chemicals — some that have been in use in fields ... more