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Healthy soil, tech help Southern Valley survive tight times

Valuing soil health and containing costs, accompanied by hard work and family involvement help Southern Valley Fruit & Vegetable thrive. Southern Valley, Norman Park, Georgia, grows and packs a variety of vegetables, including bell peppers, sw... more

Great Lakes EXPO: IPM Investigations

Training session to help growers scout for signs of pests and diseases Integrated Pest Management can be an effective way to utilize natural resources while benefiting the environment. Growers know the importance of plant health — but do they unde... more

Jacto sprayers provide high return on investment

Jacto, a Brazilian multinational leader in agricultural equipment, solutions and services is celebrating 75 years in the agricultural spraying market. (Sponsored) Founded in 1948 by Shunji Nishimura, a Japanese immigrant, Jacto, a Brazilian multinat... more

Mastering pest management at the GL EXPO

Tom Bilbo to share insight at Great Lakes EXPO on how to combat two-spotted spider mites Spider mites are common pests that can invade various crops, causing stress and decreased yield and quality. During the 2023 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Fa... more

Emerging technology in the ag industry at the GL EXPO

Great Lakes EXPO focuses on bringing new technology to growers With several challenges facing growers, such as climate change, rising input costs and more, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest technology. During the 2023 ... more

GL EXPO: ‘Fancy Lady Cowgirl’ and the digital market space

To maintain a thriving business, growers and farm marketers have a number of resources available to them: social media, trade shows, trade publications and — especially — fellow growers.

MSU studies potato early die complex

Growing up on her family’s farm in Rancagua, Chile, Marisol Quintanilla became an astute observer of nature. She took note of the plants, insects and other flora and fauna essential to life on the farm, which grew table grapes and other crops. S... more