Equipment
Wholesale Apples Give Way to Variety, Agritainment
For 30 years, Peter Barton was a commercial apple grower with 200 acres of apples. "It was easier then," he said. "We were properly equipped, our minds were focused and we worked on a schedule."... more »
New Michigan Vegetable Council President Optimistic
Kent Karnemaat was just a lad in grade school when his father, Al, decided he'd worked for other farmers long enough and bought his own farm. Now, 30 years later, that farm has become one... more »
Bills Could Have Profound Effects
There are dozens of bills in the U.S. Congress that address immigration reform in one way or another, but only one that deals specifically with agriculture. The Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act of... more »
Straw ‘Tractor’ Hauls in Customers
Gro-Moore Farms claims to have the largest John Deere in North America. It's about 18 feet tall and 30 feet long. An "unbelievable" number of people have taken pictures of it. There's one drawback, however.... more »
Pres. Bush Pitches Immigration Reform
President George Bush took to the stump in late November to urge Congress to cut through the Gordian knot of issues involving immigration, border security and the perceived needs of many American businesses for cheap,... more »
Company Building Baby Carrot Toehold in Ontario
While there's plenty of challenge in growing and packaging baby carrots in Ontario, success for the five Streef brothers hinges on their ability to compete with imports. "When you walk into a grocery store, there's... more »
No Relief Yet For U.S. Asparagus Producers
Asparagus producers who were hoping for relief got nothing – yet – in the new free trade agreement signed by the United States and Peru Dec. 7. "We were disappointed but not surprised to learn... more »
Sweet Corn Farm Last To Grow Zellwood Variety
For years, Zellwood was the sweet corn capital of Florida, but now there's only one grower left. Long & Scott Farms has been the sole grower of Zellwood sweet corn since 1998, when the state... more »
Okray Farms Enters 101st Year
The governing philosophy at Okray Farms is slow, steady growth. And that's exactly what they've done over the last 100 years. What started as a small operation buying and selling produce in 1905 has grown... more »
Fire The Ultimate Nightmare for Corn Maze Operators
Corn mazes have caught on like wildfire, an analogy that strikes fear in the hearts of maze operators – and fire marshals – across the country. What would happen if a corn maze caught fire?... more »
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