Water
USDA: cranberry crop down slightly
The forecast for the 2012 U.S. cranberry crop is 7.68 million barrels, down less than 1 percent from the 2011 crop, according to USDA.Wisconsin will lead the way, with 4.5 million barrels (up from 4.4... more »
Growers make the best of a bad year
Hilda Biersdorfer uses an analogy to describe what the growing season of 2012 has been like for herself and her family – fifth-generation fruit growers with 121 acres in Guilford, Ind. First came devastating spring... more »
Drought the latest worry for Midwest growers
With headlines dominated by early warmth and spring freezes, growers across parts of the Midwest have yet another concern: Precipitation – or the lack thereof. On July 5, the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) in... more »
What is evapotranspiration and why does it matter?
Among the many problems associated with extended periods of drought is the inability of plants to extract water at a rate fast enough to keep up with the rates of evapotranspiration (the combined loss of... more »
Ontario farm operations in jeopardy as growing season worsens
Locally-grown fruits and vegetables are expected to be rarer and dearer as they come to market this summer and fall. But overall, global food prices should be stabilized due to strong supplies and declining oil... more »
USDA extends disaster status to more counties due to drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack designated 39 additional counties in eight states as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by drought and excessive heat. During the 2012 crop year, USDA has designated... more »
U.S. declares drought-stricken states largest natural disaster area ever
The United States Department of Agriculture has declared natural disaster areas in more than 1,000 counties and 26 drought-stricken states, making it the largest natural disaster in America ever. Yahoo! NewsClick here to read more. more »
AgraQuest introduces BIO-TAM fungicide for control of soil diseases
AgraQuest, Inc. has added BIO-TAM fungicide to its line of soil and foliar products. BIO-TAM is labeled for a wide range of crops, including cucurbits, leafy vegetables and root and tuber vegetables such as carrots,... more »
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