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Washington state registers organic product
Growth Products has announced that pH Reducer has been certified as a registered material for use in organic agriculture by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). It is now included on the brand name... more »
Dosatron introduces new injector
Dosatron International has introduced the 14 GPM D14MZ2 fertilizer and chemical injector as a complement for controlled environment agriculture – everything from hydroponics, rooftop and tower gardens to urban agriculture and more, according to a... more »
Nimitz receives Michigan exemption for carrots
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Adama issued a news release April 27 stating the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has issued a Crisis Exemption under Section 18 of FIFRA for use of Nimitz 480... more »
Michigan food processing, agribusiness event set
MiFOOD 2015, the Michigan Food Processing & Agribusiness Summit, will be held May 7 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids, MichiganAccording to a news release, the MiFOOD 2015 “tackles some... more »
Reduce the temperature of asparagus once it’s harvested
Randy Beaudry has respect for the makeup of what he believes is the most perishable of vegetables – asparagus. "Asparagus is kind of an amazing vegetable," said the professor in Michigan State University's Department of... more »
Growing, marketing go hand in hand for Ventura County farm
Town & Country Farms is lucky.Despite the general drought in California, the Ventura County farm has a good supply of well water. Despite general labor shortages in the produce industry, the farm has a reliable... more »
Cool asparagus as quickly as possible once harvested
Randy Beaudry has respect for the makeup of what he believes is the most perishable of vegetables – asparagus."Asparagus is kind of an amazing vegetable," said the professor in Michigan State University's Department of Horticulture,... more »
Celery packing lines susceptible to foodborne pathogens
An increasing number of foodborne outbreaks traced to fresh fruits and vegetables are being partially attributed to current production and processing methods.In the United States, the progression from locally grown produce to centralized production has... more »
Upgrade and calibrate your backpack sprayer
Note: information for this article is drawn from "Don't Overlook Backpack Sprayers for Small-Scale Farms" by John Grande and Jack Rabin, Rutgers.Backpack sprayers are very useful tools for crop farmers to have on hand. Whether... more »
Growing tomatoes a humbling experience
Tomatoes can be a very challenging to grow commercially. Managing nutrients, diseases, and insect pests all contribute to this annual test of our spirits. If it was not for the high potential for profits few... more »
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