Category: production
Want to grow more with less? Beneficial soil microbes are your best friend
Emerging research suggests that strategic reductions in fertilizer use could provide benefits beyond lowering costs.
Michigan asparagus growers remain cautiously optimistic despite rising costs and import pressure
Michigan’s asparagus industry is under pressure, but improving market conditions and a new generation of farmers are reasons for optimism.
UF experts deploy AI to help farmers forecast tomato yields
New UF-developed tools use artificial intelligence to count fruit and flowers, helping growers forecast strawberry and tomato yields more accurately.
Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour
Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.
Maryland Extension: Spring scouting checklist for specialty crop growers
Learn what specialty crop growers should monitor now, including flea beetles, Colorado potato beetles, maggots and disease risks.
USDA’s April Outlook signals import, wholesale pricing challenges
USDA’s latest outlook shows higher vegetable production, softer prices and rising import pressure for U.S. vegetable growers. Read the full report.
Frost survey: Help PA Farm Bureau grasp April freeze impacts
Take Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s short farmer survey to help quantify the impact of April’s frost.
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.
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.
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
OPN: Organic gains major market share as retailers expand assortments
Organic produce sales grew significantly faster than conventional. Download the full report to see where opportunities lie.