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
I had the honor of attending the International Congress of Controlled Environment Agriculture (ICCEA) in Panama last month. When going to shows, I’m always amazed by the people I meet in the industry. ICCEA was no exception. There were plenty of sessions dedicated to the details of greenhouse and indoor growing; many experts who approached … Read more
Powerhouse Inverter Generators introduced the PH 4000Ri/E Inverter Generator. The PH4000 puts out 4000 watts of clean power, which is enough to run a 15,000 BTU air conditioner, lights, fridge and a coffeemaker, or several power tools all at the same time. The PH4000 has an electric starter with a large battery, which also eases … Read more