American Vegetable Grower

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Reasons Fruit Growers Should Invest in Soil Moisture Sensors

1 week ago | growingproduce.com | Thomas Skernivitz

Kim Delay can think of at least two good reasons why tree fruit growers in Washington state should invest in soil moisture sensors: 1) every block, let alone farm, has its own soil profile, and 2) every year presents unique weather challenges. He has learned as much the last 20 years while serving as the Manager of CPC International Apple Co.’s operations in Royal City, WA.
Fagerberg Farms' Favorite Tools of the Trade

1 week ago | growingproduce.com | Michele Katsaris

Fagerberg Farms, located in Northeastern Colorado, utilizes two techniques for onions: sub-surface drip irrigation and overhead pivots. Throughout the years, they’ve been recognized in the farming industry for their water conservation efforts and sustainable farming practices. To keep the farm running efficiently, Brian King of Fagerberg Farm shares his favorite pieces of equipment that help streamline daily operations. Ecorobotix ARA Sprayer “We purchased two Ecorobotix ARA sprayers.
What You Should Know About the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act [Video]

1 week ago | growingproduce.com | Kristin Zeit

Have you heard about the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act?
Challenges and Solutions for Efficient Vineyard Canopy Management

1 week ago | growingproduce.com | Thomas Skernivitz

Targeting labor costs, Paul Licata, President of BDi Machinery in Macungie, PA, touts efficient vineyard mechanization, moving sequentially from sprayer to hedger to deleafer: Low-Volume Sprayer Problem: Customers have used traditional high-volume air-blast “soaker sprayers” and are not able to have consistent control over pressures and disease and pests impacting their crops.
The Growing Crop Protection Challenge of Active Ingredient Development

1 week ago | growingproduce.com | Michele Katsaris

For years, the cost of bringing active ingredients (AIs) to market has risen significantly due to extensive regulatory reviews, safety assessments, and compliance requirements, making it harder for companies to invest in new solutions. As a result, many focus on reformulating existing products rather than developing new ones. Syngenta, for example, is introducing two new molecules this year, pending regulatory approval: PLINAZOLIN® technology and TYMIRIUM® technology.
Successful Growth in Adding Indoor Crops to an Outdoor Farm

2 weeks ago | growingproduce.com | Kristin Zeit

Cornett Enterprises in London, Ky., is a seventh-generation farm owned by Brent and Rhonda Cornett. Like many open-field farmers, the Cornetts have adapted and diversified to meet market needs: Having grown tobacco, hemp, grain, cattle, and hogs since 2001, in 2017 they left the tobacco and hemp business and added produce. And that includes greenhouse-grown crops. “We started because we were looking to grab the early market,” says Rhonda.
Expert Advice To Help Stop Spider Mites in Their Tracks

2 weeks ago | growingproduce.com | Thomas Skernivitz

As invisible as they might be, mites are hardly unnoticed by some of the country’s top crop protection suppliers. Here, four of them — Valent USA, Kemin Crop Technologies, Gowan USA, and BASF — educate growers in their attempts to manage the tiny but destructive pests: What mites are most problematic for tree nut, grape, and tree fruit crops, and how do mites impact those crops? Todd Burkdoll (Regional Manager, Field Market Development, Valent USA): Tetranychus spp.
Public Ag Research Is Vanishing - Can the Industry Survive?

2 weeks ago | growingproduce.com | Carol Miller

How many times have you ridden in a trailer at a university field day? As the tractor pulls you along from field to field, you hear the latest updates. One researcher may talk about a study on different methods to access nitrogen in the soil and how much fertilizer you can cut back on without impacting yield. Another shows the results of multiple treatments for a new pest to your area, sharing application details to help you succeed if the pest shows up on your farm.
Quality Commitment Keeps Chinchiolo Farming Co. Growing in New Directions

2 weeks ago | growingproduce.com | David Eddy

He was driving a tractor by age six, but before James Chinchiolo went to college, his father told him that first he needed to do something else before returning to the Linden, CA family farm. After receiving a degree in business from the nearby University of Pacific, Chinchiolo ran a company that repaired landslides and mitigated rockfall for 10 years before getting a call from his father, who said he couldn’t physically farm any more and was thinking about leasing the ground.
Emerging Vegetable Plant Diseases on the Rise

3 weeks ago | growingproduce.com | Michele Katsaris

As new plant diseases continue to emerge and pose serious threats to vegetable crops, it’s more important than ever for growers to stay vigilant and adapt their disease management strategies. Experts are sharing timely insights into these evolving pathogens and offering proactive solutions to help safeguard yields and protect crop health.