Articles

Farm Market & Agritourism: Establish your business as a destination

In digital marketing, we usually create a website first and think about the mobile appearance second. It may be time to reverse that practice, particularly if we attempt to develop a sense of destination with our marketing efforts. The market is wher... more

2023: The year in review

To specialty crop growers, and farmers in general, 2023’s big news in the industry wasn’t totally unforeseen: lack of labor is still an issue, severe weather damaged crops and technology continues to advance automation in fields and orchards. ... more

Cover crop mixes: Select right species, seeding rates

Choosing the right mixes will help assure a fair return on your investment. Here are ways to reduce the cost while maximizing the return. Know your growing conditions Get a sense of the growing conditions of your fields. Try growing the cover crop ... more

Norway’s unique landscape, laws drive tree fruit plans

Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, with fjords, mountains, glaciers and pristine lakes, Norway’s landscapes are often described as some of the most picturesque in the world.

Texas event tailors fruit education to state’s climate

To successfully grow peaches and other tree fruit in the Lone Star State’s challenging climate, growers must carefully consider proper fruit and site
selection and how to establish their orchards.

Ask An Agronomist: How Does Water Quality Affect Fertigation?

Dr. Jason Haegele, North American Agronomy Lead, ICL (Sponsored) Unlocking orchard success, we take a deep dive into fertigation. We asked ICL's lead agronomist, Jason Haegele, about the delicate balance required in apple orchard management, focus... more

Farm Labor Review: DOL’s end run

One might think, if even just for a moment, that when the U.S. Supreme Court speaks specifically to an issue, government agencies would respect the Supreme Court’s opinion. Sadly, and to the detriment of agricultural employers and their farmwork... more