How to save money on irrigation Irrigation can be a big moneymaker. However, without a good plan and good implementation of the plan, an irrigation system can drain both a grower’s money and time. Several irrigation experts shared their ideas on how they would shave energy use and save money on irrigation. “An overall irrigation … Read more
BioSafe Systems announced the hire of John David Cass as Technical Representative for the Mid-Southern Region including Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, for the agrichemical division, supporting the crop protection, water treatment and food safety business segments. This addition now provides the agriculture division with 90% coverage in the United States. Based in Leming, Texas, John David … Read more
Innovative Surface Solutions announced the availability of AgMag, a magnesium chloride-based fertilizer approved for organic farming in North America. “The demand for organic foods continues to grow and farmers are looking for cost-effective solutions,” said Greg Baun, President and CEO, Innovative Surface Solutions. “We are proud to offer North American farmers access to a liquid organic fertilizer … Read more
What are the next big sellers? Ever heard of purple snow peas, chayote squash or horned melons? How about rambutan, custard apples or sunchokes? How about kiwifruit? Forty-five years ago, nobody had heard of this strange New Zealand fruit, called Chinese gooseberries at the time. Since Frieda Caplan’s company, Produce Specialties, introduced Chinese gooseberries to … Read more
As we move along in the year, our current crop focus is centering on apples. It’s only right to feature BelleWood Acres and the process that has given them success for the last 20-plus years. BelleWood Acres is located in Washington state where apples are king. The state produces the most apples in the country; … Read more