Crop Management
Farmers across the South contend with drought
Farmer Aries Haygood grabbed the top of a freshly planted onion and gave it a gentle pull. The green plant sprang from the ground with little resistance, a sign its roots weren't grabbing hold because... more »
Florida sues EPA to block new water regulations
Florida sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday seeking to block new clean water regulations opposed by business and agriculture interests as well as some municipal utilities. Associated PressTo read more, click here. more »
Growing vegetables, winning awards
John Hundley knows a thing or two about growing sweet corn and vegetables. The North Palm Beach, Fla., grower has been farming for more than 44 years and currently works 15,829 acres of land, that... more »
Farm markets showcased on bus tour
Plan to come a day early to the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO, so you can attend the third annual Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Tour on Monday, Dec. 6.Join Fruit Growers... more »
Pest management webinars
Learn more about pest management in season-extension production systems, such as high tunnels, by registering for a new webinar series sponsored by the Great Lakes Vegetable Working Group, University of Illinois Extension and a Sustainable... more »
Caught in the carrot crossfire
Though orange under the soil, the carrot's bright green topside is one of the few obvious signs of life out in the Cuyama Valley, a dusty landscape of hard-to-reach high desert where northeastern Santa Barbara... more »
California growers stop housing workers
By Matt Milkovich, Managing EditorFew growers in California provide housing for their seasonal workers these days. They used to, said Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, but in the last few decades they... more »
Lime can improve your bottom line
By Darryl Warncke, Michigan State UniversityLime is an investment that will need to be made in most fields sooner or later. Farmers are continually looking for that miracle material that will improve growth, quality and... more »
Kixor controls weeds
Kixor herbicide technology offers growers a new solution to address weed control issues. Launched in September 2009, the unique chemistry powers a family of products specifically designed to solve the toughest broadleaf weed challenges facing... more »
Multi-state tunnel study looking at mulches and more
By Derrek Sigler, Assistant EditorAt the Washington State University (WSU) Northwest Research Center in Mount Vernon, they started a small-scale project to look at growing strawberries, tomatoes and lettuce under a high tunnel. When they... more »
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