Editor’s Note: Meeting the Food Safety Compliance Standard

Food Safety

Food safety compliance: For some, it’s as bad as a root canal. Others might prefer the root canal. – Food safety However, it’s a process all growers must go through if they want to enjoy a healthy business relationship with their partners. This quote in our feature, “Filling the G.A.P.” sums it up. The large majority … Read more

Incotec Announces Investments, New Hires: This Week’s Industry News

Incotec

Want to keep up with the latest news for growers? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the fruit and vegetable industry. – Incote Incotec Announces Significant Investments in North American Field Crops Business Incotec, part of Croda International, announces two significant investments in its North American business; the relocation of … Read more

Preventing Aster Yellows, a Phytoplasma Disease

Phytoplasma Disease

Phytoplasma are a type of bacteria that don’t have cell walls and are transmitted by insects feeding on plant phloem. Unlike standard bacteria, phytoplasma cannot be cultured in vitro, and in vivo populations in the insect vector and infected plant are typically very low. But phytoplasma can cause great damage to crops, trees, shrubs and … Read more

2017 Indoor Ag Con Recap

2017 Indoor Ag Con Recap

The 5th annual Indoor Ag Con, held in Las Vegas, brought together the brightest minds in indoor/hydroponic agriculture. Here are a few highlights of the two-day event: – 2017 Indoor Ag Con Recap Flipping the Switch on Control Systems Agrilyst CEO Allison Kopf approached the subject of environmental controls through the simple concept of the ability … Read more

5 Tips for Cornering Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Need some help with cornering farmers markets? Look no further. Here we lay out five tips for cornering farmers markets and getting the most out of your time. – Farmers Market Goal-Plan Before Grow To ensure an efficient and profitable experience for your market, it is important to become goal oriented before the actual growing season. … Read more