Conservation is a team sport
At the recent annual meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts in New Orleans, keynote speakers (more…)
Greenhouse automation: Saving time and money
Whether you’re looking at your greenhouse’s heating, ventilation or production equipment, automation continues to play a key role in the horticulture industry. (more…)
Experience, taste and enjoy
The Flinchbaugh family has been farming in York County, PA, since the early 1950s, but the fourth generation has taken the operation to a new level. (more…)
Tarping: Weed control and a secret sauce
More mixed vegetables growers are experimenting with tarping as a way to control weeds. It’s a simple concept – stretching large swaths of silage tarps across (more…)
Brand building through special events
Defined officially, a brand is “a product, service or concept that is publicly distinguished from other products, services or concepts so that it can be easily communicated (more…)
Wisconsin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Networking opportunities, business management strategies and educational programs in varied disciplines were presented at the recent Wisconsin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Conference (more…)
ALCM, invading from the north
An emerging orchard pest in northern climates in the apple leafcurling midge (ALCM), an invasive insect from Europe. It was first detected in North America in the 1980s, (more…)
Getting in the still-popular succulent game
For the person hoping to add easy to care for greenery to their home, succulents seem to be the way to go. Once seen as trendy, it now appears the popularity of these plants (more…)
Teaching your team to scout and identify problems
As the labor market continues to evolve and fluctuate, you may find yourself hiring capable employees who may have little horticulture experience (but are willing to learn). (more…)
Finding solid labor in a tight market
The key findings of a recent study on farm labor are nowhere near surprising. Researchers reported a declining supply of domestic farmworkers, rising wages (more…)
Creating and charting a new model
Agriculture and conservation could be considered by some to be two sides to the same coin. The National Association of Conservation Districts seems to believe this, (more…)
Shedding new light on agrivoltaics
Solar energy arrays on farmland no longer means that the land will be taken out of production as large ground-mounted panels take up valuable farmland, disturb soils (more…)
Measuring manure amendments against potato early die
Fun fact: Potatoes are the top vegetable crop in the U.S. According to USDA-NASS, one million acres of potatoes were harvested in 2020, with a total value of $3.88 billion. (more…)
Thoughts on Cool Season Crops
Before I get into my thoughts on cool season crops, I wanted to mention a new book. It is the sixth edition (more…)
Optimizing Marketing Via Training
Marketing plans present ways to promote and advertise your product or service. While these plans may be delegated (more…)
