USC®, LLC of Sabetha, Kansas has announced the launch of their new fully automated U-Command Rx system, designed to control and vary chemical application rates at seed treating facilities. With U- Command Rx, seed retailers can offer their customers improved, custom- blended prescriptions for precision seed treatment adjusted for local conditions such as soil type and … Read more
Narrow seed rows for greater yield Boosting yields by crowding plants together in high populations has been effective in crops from cotton to apples, and some pioneers in Idaho are finding that it works for potatoes, too. In fact, they have devised a new planting regime based on narrow seed rows on wide beds, and … Read more
J.Glebocki Farms in Goshen, N.Y., has a long history of farming the region’s famous muck soils. John Glebocki, a fifth-generation farmer, has been operating J. Glebocki Farms since he was a teenager. Now in his 30s with a young family of his own, Glebocki has focused on diversifying the farm, with more crops in production … Read more
Genetically engineered fruits and vegetables One thing is certain about genetically engineered foods: They stir emotional discourse. On one side, opponents fear insufficient testing and distrust the science and the companies. On the other side, supporters feel genetic engineering is a long-term solution to the problem of feeding the world. Surveys have shown that a … Read more
There’s tremendous growth in the apple market, and consumers have more choices than ever before. Those choices are the result of years of consumer research, cutting-edge laboratory work and grower trials. “Meeting consumer expectations is an important aspect of a variety development program,” said Dr. Kate Evans, associate professor and pome fruit breeder at Washington … Read more