Crop Management
Potash companies expect $117M more in taxes
Potash production firms expect a $177 million increase in the taxes they will pay to the Saskatchewan provincial government. Potash is a common fertilizer used in specialty crop agriculture to enrich the soil with potassium.... more »
Nitrogen management in crops addressed by University of California
California growers can download a new series of publications summarizing efficient nitrogen management practices from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR). The publications are designed to assist growers in complying with state regulations... more »
Fortified ‘high tunnel’ structures withstand ‘bomb cyclone’ winds
Lessons learned in construction of protected agriculture systems, or high tunnels, kept Texas A&M AgriLife research tunnels near Amarillo securely in place during the recent “bomb cyclone” that reached recorded wind gusts of 80-90 mph.... more »
Vertical container farms can produce bigger, better natural crops
Two vertical container farms capable of producing natural crops which are more nutritious, have far bigger yields – and are ready to harvest in at least half the time – have been created by Nottingham... more »
Intelligent Spray Control System produced by Smart Guided Systems
Smart Guided Systems is making available its commercially designed and manufactured Intelligent Spray Control System. The spray system has been in development, field-testing, and research for almost a decade at the USDA National Institute of... more »
Carrot nitrate content could soar in late season
That last nitrogen fertilizer application before carrot harvest is thought to benefit yield, strengthen tops for harvest and possibly reduce susceptibility to foliar disease. It can also increase nitrate levels in the harvested carrots with... more »
Florida strawberry farm benefits from sustainable approach
Sustainable agriculture is more than just the new “hip” buzzword. It’s a way of farming that promotes soil health, resists disease pressure, improves water quality and water use efficiency, while at the same time, producing... more »
Muck fields may attract bees to aid pollination
The causes of pollinator decline have been well-documented, but research at Ohio State University’s Muck Farm near Willard, Ohio, is trying a new approach of putting pollinator habitat in strips among the vegetable crops. “Can... more »
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