Farm Management
Commentary: 5 AgTech trends to watch in 2024
Editor's note: In 2023, the agricultural industry faced challenges from extreme weather to supply chain issues. To address these issues and meet the goal of feeding a growing population, researchers and engineering teams developed smart... more »
Wish Farms owner inducted into Florida strawberry hall of fame
Gary Wishnatzki, owner of Plant City, Florida-based berry grower Wish Farms, has been inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of Fame. “Gary has been a lifelong supporter of the Florida strawberry industry and... more »
Farmworker health group presents grower podcast
The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) has recorded a podcast with growers about making sure workers have proper health care access, and how it benefits employee and employer. The NCFW podcast features a discussion... more »
Farm Market & Agritourism: Revolutionize customer relationships
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to connect with their customers. One of the most potent strategies that has emerged in recent years is the seamless integration of marketing... more »
Strawberry options: Plasticulture, matted-row production
When I started my job as an Extension specialist at Purdue eight years ago, strawberries were mainly grown as a perennial crop in a matted-row production system in orchards and u-pick farms. Despite strawberries being... more »
NCAE asks DOL to change system for H-2A wages
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is petitioning Acting Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su to amend the regulatory methodology for determining adverse effect wage rates (AEWR) for H-2A workers. Michael Marsh, president and... more »
Survey: Growers optimistic about the future of AI
While there has been a significant surge in digital transformation initiatives across agribusinesses, many still grapple with deriving actionable insights from their data, according to AgTech Trends 2023. The survey by The Yield, an AgTech... more »
Organic Grower: UGA studies soil in pasture to organic transition
To help new organic growers overcome weed challenges, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ researchers are examining ways to help transition land from conventional to organic production in the Southeast. A UGA... more »
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