by Heather Chapman
Finding farmworkers is a perennial challenge, and the pandemic hasn’t helped. Many hire seasonal immigrant workers to deal with the labor shortage; in fact, more than one in 10 (more…)
by Sally Colby
On many farms, strawberries are the first fruit crop for U-pick or markets. For full crop value, frost protection is critical. (more…)
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin
“Our main goal,” Travis Samuels said, “is in the processing of industrial hemp for hurd and fiber.” Samuels and his cousin Brandon McFarlane are co-owners of ZION Growers, based in St. Johnsbury, VT. (more…)
by Sally Colby
Ag employers know it’s difficult to find and retain good workers. John Shutske, professor and Extension specialist at University of Wisconsin-Madison, said employees are paying more attention (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
Insect pests can make or break a berry crop – but so can consumer sentiment regarding the insecticides you use to control them. Rufus Isaacs, Ph.D., of the Department of Entomology (more…)
Growers of Honeycrisp are familiar with the fight to prevent bitter pit development. Although Honeycrisp is arguably the most well-known variety with bitter pit issues grown (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
Kurt Babcock, aerial ag tech and Rantizo Application Services contractor, based in Iowa City, Iowa, asked those in attendance at the Great Lakes Expo “Is drone spraying the future (more…)
by Tamara Scully
One of the challenges of growing floriculture crops in a controlled environment is ensuring proper nutrition throughout their growth cycles. Because every species of plant (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
In the sphere of apple orchards, the use of exclusion netting may result in more than one positive outcome. The netting not only keeps pests away, it can also reduce thinning (more…)
A good picture can remind someone who is already familiar with your farm to buy something. A great photo will sell it to someone who knows nothing about you. (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
Bunzi was the goddess of rain in Kongo mythology; Horus, the god of weather in Egypt; Freyr, the Norse god of rain and sunshine; and Tohil, the Maya god of sun and rain. (more…)
by Enrico Villamaino
Agriculture has fed humanity throughout recorded history, but it must continue to evolve alongside technological advances if it is to meet current worldwide food needs. (more…)
