Tis the season for frost as evident to some in the United States that are experiencing a roar from Ol’ Man Winter. As a grower, having an overall sufficient orchard floor management strategy is key to assuaging such concerns. A vegetation-free strip is one of the tried-and-true ways of providing warmth to the soil as … Read more
Packaging is one of the most important final steps you can do to ensure the freshness and quality of your produce. With the different types of packaging, it’s hard to know where to start and how to do it right. Remember the primary market drivers. The ideal retail-ready package is a shipping package that can … Read more
Weeds in a carrot crop can quickly overtake the crop. If not controlled, these weeds can compete with nutrients, light and water, said Greg MacDonald, an Extension weed scientist with the University of Georgia. Not controlling weeds can result in crowding out carrot vines. Weeds in Carrots Read about: Insect-Infested Carrots Too many weeds impact not only … Read more
Carrots — we’ve all heard that they’re good for our vision, and simply healthy for us all. And television’s animated Bugs Bunny did an even greater service promoting the familiar orange vegetable to the masses of children who watched him chew on them constantly. Infested Carrots Read about: NutriMag, a Liquid Magnesium Fertilizer, Trial Results Find Increased … Read more
Through a series of 2015 field trials, NutriMag™, a new suite of liquid magnesium fertilizers, is proving to be a solution for potato, corn, soybean, alfalfa and wheat farmers. According to data released by Innovative AgSolutions, creator of NutriMag™, all trials saw increases in yield and visibly healthier plants. Read about: EPA Moves to Cancel the … Read more