Equipment
Workers showing up for vegetable harvests – so far
Will U.S. growers find enough workers to harvest their crops in 2012?It's tough to predict, but based on information from a smattering of different crops in different regions, it looks like the labor supply is,... more »
Growers increase market share by shrinking onions
Georgia's Vidalia onion farmers have spent the last few growing seasons working to produce smaller versions of their prized onions, which are typically some of the largest onion varieties in the produce department."I've always thought... more »
USDA grants to increase farmers’ market participation in SNAP
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced awards to help States expand availability of wireless technology in farmers' markets not currently participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The $4 million in funding provides SNAP... more »
Pasco farmer abandons asparagus field
The once-closed tips of the thigh-high asparagus spears have ferned out.The giant stems cover a 100-acre field that Larsen Farms of Pasco stopped harvesting about a week ago because they -- along with other Tri-City... more »
Produce industry invited to join in Smart Irrigation Month
The Irrigation Association is laying the groundwork for Smart Irrigation Month, to be observed in July. Smart Irrigation Month is designed to increase awareness of the value of water-use efficiency, water-saving products, practices and services.... more »
Early warm weather worries growers
States across the Midwest and East Coast were experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures earlier this year. In March alone, average temperatures were 15˚ F to 20˚ F higher than normal, according to The Weather Channel.History in the... more »
MSU closing Muck Soils Research Farm
Like other land-grant institutions, Michigan State University (MSU) is experiencing a budget crunch. For that reason, officials are taking a hard look at the university's statewide network of 15 agricultural research stations, said Steve Pueppke,... more »
Haygrove, VGN to tour high tunnels in Britain
Haygrove Tunnels and Vegetable Growers News will be playing hosts to the Great American Haygrove High Tunnel Tour in Britain Sept. 2-7. The tour will showcase some of Britain's finest high-tunnel operations, ranging from raspberries... more »
Turn marginal land into haven for beneficial insects
All growers probably have some land that doesn't quite meet their crop needs.Such marginal land can serve another great purpose, however, said Julianna Tuell, an entomologist with Michigan State University (MSU). Tuell told growers during... more »
Michigan asparagus growers need hundreds of workers for the spring harvest
Michigan's asparagus farmers are looking to hire hundreds of workers to harvest this year's crop.There are about 230 immediate job openings, with more expected in the coming weeks, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corp.Job... more »
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