BioSafe Systems to Open New Facility, Sakata Seed Debuts Top Varieties: This Week’s Industry News

BioSafe Systems

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. BioSafe Systems BioSafe Systems to Open Production Facility in Michigan BioSafe Systems announced the addition of a new production site in Cold Water, Michigan. This location will allow BioSafe Systems … Read more

Five Questions with Matt Ondrejko, Vice President, Global Marketing of Valley Irrigation

Matt Ondrejko

Valley Irrigation was started in 1946 by Robert B. Daugherty. Now, the company carries a variety of irrigation products, control technology and irrigation management. Matt Ondrejko is the Vice President, Global Marketing of Valley Irrigation.   Growing: How do you educate growers on the importance of irrigation?   Matt Ondrejko: We educate growers through several different mediums. Firstly, ValleyIrrigation.com has … Read more

14 Quick Tips for Weathering Drought and Flooding

Weathering Drought and Flooding

1. Do not irrigate when water is not needed. 2. Encourage deeper rooting of crops. 3. Plant annual crops that could be fallowed in severe drought periods when no water is available. 4. Plant a diverse array of crops. 5. Choose a high-value crop to maximize return and offset costs of irrigation, etc. 6. Introduce … Read more

Joe Aiello of Uesugi Farms Receives Award, Gastec Detector Tube System: This Week’s Industry News

Uesugi Farms

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. Uesugi Farms Joe Aiello of Uesugi Farms to Receive Leadership Excellence Award Joe Aiello of Uesugi Farms has received the 2016 Morgan Hill Leadership Excellence Award. This award recognizes … Read more

Keeping Up to Date on Federal and State Safety Requirements

State Safety Requirements

With a patchwork of federal and state regulations on the books and new ones emerging all the time, government agencies and employer groups are working to keep farmworkers and farmers up to date on safety technology and requirements. State Safety Requirements Read about: Keep Greenhouse Crops Cool in the Summer “We have new rules on a semi-regular … Read more