Crop Management
2026 vegetable industry outlook: How labor, technology and trade will shape the year ahead
With the dawn of the new year, America’s vegetable and leafy-green growers find themselves balancing steady consumer demand with rising operationa... more »
Mechanical advances help target weeds on organic vegetable farms
Weed control in organic agriculture comes in many forms, from physical methods and flame weeding to biological approaches such as cover cropping and... more »
Rodent attack: battling rat, squirrel and gopher damage
Battling burrowing rodent wildlife pests is more challenging today than a couple of decades ago. Last year saw a spike in vole numbers throughout the ... more »
Webinar to highlight organic research on soil health, pest management
A free webinar will spotlight the latest research in organic agriculture with a focus on conservation practices aligned with the USDA’s Natural Reso... more »
Good Humus Produce’s community mindset
Good Humus Produce is a small, family-owned farm located in the picturesque Hungry Hollow valley of Northern California. Founded in 1976 by Jeff an... more »
Efficient chemical apple blossoms thinning research at Penn State
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of... more »
Cucumber powerhouse tests organics
Organic cucumber trials are part of Hartung Brothers growing pickling cucumbers. Marking its 50th year, the Madison, Wisconsin, family-run company ... more »
For sustainability, Gallo implements laser bird deterrent technology
E & J Gallo Winery, which markets itself as a leader in sustainable practices in viticulture, has taken another step toward innovation with the ad... more »
