The foundation of dry farming is site assessment and familiarity with the soil.
Photo by Sally Colby
by Sally Colby
Water is scarce in the west, and many farmers have dealt with additional limits resulting in challenging growing conditions. (more…)
At Spring Valley Family Farm’s annual pumpkin hunt, children race among the fir trees, pursuing prized pumpkins.
Photo courtesy of Spring Valley Family Tree Farm
by Enrico Villamaino
Founded on a passion for farming, trees and family traditions, Spring Valley Family Tree Farm has grown and prospered for over a decade in northwestern Idaho. (more…)
The proposed license plate, which would feature the Washington apple logo, would benefit the industry and a scholarship fund.
Image courtesy of Sen. Brad Hawkins
by Courtney Llewellyn
On Dec. 3, Sen. Brad Hawkins (R-12th District) made a move to further support one of Washington State’s most important industries – its apple industry – by pre-filing SB6032: “Creating a Washington apples special license plate.” (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
On Dec. 10, the USDA released the results of its 2017 Census of Agriculture on specialty crops – the third time its NASS division summarized census data for this are of agriculture. (more…)
by Tamara Scully
Right about now, the demand for local food in states with cold winters typically leaves consumers searching for farms selling their own winter storage crops, those with greenhouse or high tunnel production – or the supermarket for greens from intensive indoor agricultural operations, where the controlled environment doesn’t include soil or sunlight. (more…)
The RosBREED project played a role in the recent release of the Cosmic Crisp® apple. (more…)
The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) that we know today embarked on a long journey from being discovered and traveling through several countries before coming to the U.S. (more…)
This is the final column in the series breaking down some of the most relevant reports from the Southern Nursery Association’s 2019 Research Conference Proceedings. (more…)
To capture a five-star review with every transaction equals business bliss, but even the most accomplished fulfillment company cannot count on such ethereal contentment. (more…)
by Enrico Villamaino
When shopping for their favorite produce, fresh from the farm, consumers are no doubt grateful at the selection they have to choose from. (more…)
by Aliya Hall
As the farming practices Walt Johnson implemented have changed over the years, so has the equipment he’s using. (more…)
