Water
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 »
GPS increases farming efficiency
By Derrek Sigler, Assistant Editor When global positioning systems (GPS) were introduced, they revolutionized personal navigation. Those first units were big, expensive - and accuracy was measured in yards. Not anymore. Today, GPS is widespread.... more »
Researchers try chemigation on new plantings
By Matt Milkovich, Managing EditorMichigan State University (MSU) researchers, in collaboration with the Michigan asparagus industry, are studying the efficacy of chemigation in an experimental asparagus field in the western part of the state.The two-and-a-half-acre... 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 »
Judge Sides With Farms
A federal judge on Tuesday said water officials must consider humans along with fish in limiting use of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for irrigation, a step that eventually could mean more water for some farmers.... more »
Erin Brockovich’s Lawyers Say They’re Suing Bird’s Eye Foods Over Fennville-Area Water Contamination
A law firm affiliated with Erin Brockovich said Monday it is suing Bird's Eye Foods on behalf of 70 Fennville-area residents allegedly exposed to toxic chemicals by the food processing facility. Grand Rapids Press Click... 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 »
Funk Farm Market to Close This Year
So, what do you do when you're ready to step away from the farm market, but nobody wants to take it over? Start early, said Fred Funk. "You won't execute your exit plan in a... more »
How Dry is my Valley? Farms Short on Water
On a crisp, brilliant day at the end of March, the farms near the Sacramento Valley town of Arbuckle were bursting with green and looked as if they'd popped straight off a fruit-crate label. San... more »
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