Peppers and tomatoes are major crops in many vegetable production areas, and growers are always seeking ways to maximize both yield and quality. One method of increasing both fruit quantity (number and size) and fruit quality is by the use of black plastic mulch in combination with trickle irrigation. Research has shown that, in addition … Read more
This new in-between fruit crop is not a berry hybrid created in a laboratory, but a truly northern native berry called a juneberry, (Amelanchier alnifolia) a Canadian cousin of the northeast U.S.’s serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis), which is found as a tall shrub in northeast forests. These wild berries, which are bursting with high levels of … Read more
Before selecting crops for the upcoming season, review records for last season. Did you have any persistent disease issues in a particular crop? Did one crop do exceptionally well or very poorly? Did some varieties of lettuce bolt a lot earlier than others, leaving you without enough volume? By assessing where you’ve been, it’s easier … Read more
Whether keeping grass trim in the orchard or grove middles or tidying up along the roadside, a flail mower is the machine for the job. – Flail Mower These units are meant to be rugged. A flail mower has to be able to handle the twigs and small branches that fall from trees in the normal … Read more
Anyone one who says farming life is simple has obviously never worked on a farm. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes, making your agri-business as complicated as any downtown startup or global company. It takes a lot of time and effort to manage it all, especially if you’re the only one in charge. … Read more