Crop Management
North Carolina farm sells an experience
By Derrek Sigler, Assistant Editor"You're not just selling fruits and vegetables anymore, you're selling an experience," said Doug Carrigan of Carrigan Farms in Mooresville, N.C. "I could sell a gallon of strawberries, but if I... more »
Florida growers not required to provide housing
By Everett Brazill III, Southern Correspondent This is part of an VGN series on migrant labor housing conditions in different states. Housing in Michigan was covered in the previous issue. This story examines conditions in... more »
Happy Accident Leads to Designer Pumpkins
Ten years ago, Bob Koenders saw two intruders on his farm in Armada, Mich. Normally, he would have eliminated them and the threat they posed, but he decided to let them live. He's glad he... more »
SOLIDA Herbicide Registered
Cheminova Inc. has received federal registration for SOLIDA herbicide, a sulfonylurea that is effective against a broad range of tough grasses and weeds in established tree, nut and vine crops, field corn, potatoes, tomatoes, industrial... more »
Presidio Registered
Valent U.S.A. Corp. has received EPA registration for use of Presidio fungicide in drip irrigation on cucurbits and fruiting vegetables. The fungicide is currently registered for foliar use in most states. California registration is expected... more »
Hoophouse Ventures Prove Crops Can Thrive Year-Around in Michigan
Shannon Brines stooped down, pulled a young carrot out of the ground and gently brushed the soil off its roots. "My customers love to get these," he said, checking his crops one cold, rainy morning... more »
Vegetable Processor Agrees to Pay $80,000 Fine
An Ellensburg vegetable processor will fund several environmental projects to settle an $80,000 fine for illegally releasing ammonia from its plant in February 2009, authorities announced Tuesday. Yakima Herald Click here to read the rest... more »
Amos Funk Dies
Amos H. Funk, a farm preservationist of national stature, died Sunday at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. A Lancaster resident, he formerly lived in Millersville. He was 98. Funk was a member of Gov. William Scranton's... more »
More Farmers Eyeing Tile Drainage
After suffering nearly two decades of wet fields and reduced yields, a growing number of area farmers are finding tile drainage more attractive. AGWEEK Click here to read the rest of the story. more »
New Brochure Provides Guidance on Reducing Pesticide Harm to Pollinators
Syngenta Crop Protection, Bayer CropScience and the Center for Urban/Rural Environmental Stewardship have partnered in efforts to reduce pollinator exposure to pesticides. The coalition has published a six-page brochure that provides steps for farmers, applicators... more »
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