A HEALTHY DOSE OF NUTS

A HEALTHY DOSE OF NUTS

Producers set promotions with health benefits out front The coming year promises to be a healthy one for nut growers. Numerous programs, from pecans to pistachios, are preparing marketing campaigns based on the health benefits of nuts. While some of these promotions will not come cheap, growers should be assured that their money is being … Read more

OHP, Inc. & Bayer ES Change Marketing Relationship

OHP, Inc. & Bayer ES

OHP, Inc. and Bayer Crop Science announced that they will terminate their long-standing, marketing agreement effective October 31, 2016. OHP, Inc. has been the exclusive marketer of Bayer products into the U.S. Ornamental Nursery and Greenhouse market for over 26 years. Read about: SPREAD THE WORD “Bayer and OHP have had a mutually rewarding relationship for … Read more

Organic peanuts are on the rise

Organic peanuts

Southwestern peanut farmers have mastered the art of growing peanuts organically. Of the 11,940 acres certified for organic peanut production in 2005 (the most recent data set from USDA-ERS), 11,936 were located in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. The remaining 4 acres were located in Georgia. New Mexico, with roughly 54 percent of the acreage, … Read more

Guide to Weeds in Grapes

Weeds in Grapes

Weed management Growers are wise to establish a weed management program to combat any grape growth concerns. Weeds can harbor insects, vertebrates, mites, nematodes, and, just as importantly, diseases, according to the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of California. The Extension advises growers to develop a weed management program before any new vines are … Read more

Five Questions with Michael Williamson of A&B Packing

A&B Packing

According to their website, A&B Packing Equipment is a family owned U.S. company with a multi-agricultural background. We design and manufacture cutting-edge equipment for the 21st Century that enables growers to meet the challenges of cleaning, grading, weighing and packaging fresh produce in the most innovative, gentle, accurate, and speed-efficient ways possible. Growing Magazine: With the addition of the Lakewood Process Machinery product … Read more