The Asian giant hornet
Photo courtesy of Allan Smith-Pardo, Invasive Hornets, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) trapped its first Asian giant hornet this month. (more…)
by Enrico Villamaino
The University of Nevada-Reno’s (UNR) College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR) established its Desert Farming Initiative (DFI) in 2013. (more…)
Swore Farms sells produce at two local farmers markets as well as through a popular CSA program – even though members may not know what exactly what they’re getting with every harvest.
Photo courtesy of Swore Farms
by Sally Colby
Like many farms, Swore Farms in Pocatello, Idaho, started a CSA to increase revenue, especially in spring. (more…)
by Sally Colby
Dr. Jill Sidebottom, North Carolina State University has seen a lot of changes in Christmas tree production over the years, and said in changes yet to come, IPM will be more critical than ever. (more…)
Raspberry and blackberry growers are challenged both by disease and insect concerns. The primary insect of concern for bramble growers (but not the only one) is spotted wing drosophila (SWD) (more…)
While shoulder-to-shoulder happy hours, tours and tasting room experiences were pre-COVID-19 signs of successful marketing, such packed-house activities may be less the norm as wineries and craft beverage businesses gear up for full retail once again. (more…)
Itersonilia perplexans, the fungus that causes Itersonilia (aka black) canker in parsnips can overwinter in dead organic matter, on living parsnip roots and in soils, and can infest seeds as well as plants. (more…)
Over the years, growers have asked me if it is safe to harvest asparagus in the summer, to gain a market at a time where there is no local asparagus on the market, and to bring them a higher price. (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
A lot of attention is paid today to ensuring surfaces are safe and clean for humans – but what about the surfaces plants touch? They’re susceptible to a variety of diseases as well. (more…)
More days per year are dangerously hot – and that number is growing. Protecting farm labor from heat stress should be a priority.
by Enrico Villamaino
A new study released by the University of Washington and Stanford University reveals how climate change can negatively affect the ability of agricultural workers to safely operate in the field. (more…)
by Sally Colby
A farm in Platteville, CO, is home to several generations of the Miller family, and many are involved in the farm operation today. (more…)
by Sally Colby
Dr. Jill Sidebottom, North Carolina State University, has seen a lot of changes in Christmas tree production over the years, and said in changes yet to come, IPM will be more critical than ever. (more…)
Proper body position while performing farm tasks can help protect the spine and muscles associated with the back.
by Sally Colby
It’s too easy to spot a group of farmers in a crowd: they’re often bent over or stand lopsided to compensate for back pain. (more…)
by George Looby
For as long as we have been growers, we have been trying to find ways to keep pests from our plants. (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
Known mostly as an airborne virus, COVID-19 is still a concern for many, even as states continue through their various phases of reopening. That means it’s still something both producers and consumers need to consider. (more…)
