Category: Articles
AI-powered LaserWeeder scans 150 million images to identify weeds
Carbon Robotics unveils its AI-driven Large Plant Model to improve laser weed control across crops and conditions.
Signage that sells: 7 best practices for farm markets
Learn seven practical farm market signage strategies that improve customer experience and help increase produce sales. Read the full guide.
How Farm Markets are adapting pricing strategies and embracing agritourism
Operators are rethinking pricing strategies by blending intuition and creating unique experiences to drive sales. Find out how your peers are adapting
Rising labor, volatile markets: The cost disconnect growers can’t control
NCAE head John Hollay says it’s time for farm labor policy that better aligns wages with market realities.
Scientists launch open-source plant pathogen surveillance platform
USDA-ARS scientists developed PathogenSurveillance, an open-source tool for rapid plant pathogen detection and disease surveillance.
Rethinking soil data to improve fertilizer efficiency, yield
Learn how growers use soil and tissue sampling to improve fertilizer efficiency, reduce inputs and guide nutrient decisions. Read more.
How Salad Days Farm thrives with organic farming, direct sales
Certified organic grower Maggie Dungan shares how Salad Days Farm builds soil, community and value-added products.
Farm Bureau study: H‐2A use hits record levels
The latest ag labor data highlights ongoing challenges in finding domestic workers. Get updated insights into H-2 program usage.
Ellijay Mushrooms: Growing community in North Georgia’s hill country
From IT to chief mushroom officer, Howard Beck and his team are making magic and shaping lives. Read on for Ellijay’s origin story.
Agrivoltaics in action: Iowa State research uncovers best crops for solar
New data shows yield gains for select vegetable crops grown in solar installations. Learn more about this cutting-edge production system.
Ag Labor Review: Why political insurance, engagement today protects agriculture tomorrow
Learn how consistent community engagement can take your ag advocacy to higher levels.
All about high tunnels: On-farm abiotic conditions research
Understanding temperature swings, humidity and shoulder-season gains in high tunnel production. Read on for best practices.
Mesotunnels and muskmelons: optimization of organic row covers
A research-based deep dive into using mesotunnels to optimize row covers in sustainable ag and certified organic systems.
Farm Market & Agritourism: 7 smart strategies to flip your market into a customer magnet
Attention to detail can pay off with increased foot traffic and higher sales. Learn practical tips to drive engagement at your market.
Women in agriculture: Cultivating change
Learn more about three women leading farms and driving innovation
Ag Labor Review: The changing face of American agriculture
Find out how ag labor discussions in D.C. are shifting and why there’s optimism among farm labor advocates.
Growing fruit — and farmers — in Michigan
Learn how Northern Michigan’s Lakeview Hill Farm empowers its workforce and adapts its production practices to today’s realities.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Target marketing to reach your audience
Learn best practices for turning customer insights into action at your farm market or agritourism operation.
Veg Connections: Perennial living mulch systems tested in organic sweet corn
Field research examines clover living mulches in the Northern Great Plains. Find out more.