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
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
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
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
Produce tracking makes good sense On a farm that focuses on quality produce, transparent production, food safety and commitment to its buyers, Brent Jackson may have begun the final step to those ends. Last year, he instituted an on-farm produce tracking and record-keeping system that will help the farm meet the needs of the future, … Read more