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
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
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
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. GrowSpan Greenhouse Evoqua and Its Neptune Benson Business Acquire VAF Filtration Systems Evoqua Water Technologies and its recently acquired Neptune Benson business announced the acquisition of VAF Filtration Systems. The … Read more
Cities are known for their distinctive skylines, high-rise buildings and dense populations, not for production agriculture. Many of the United States’ largest cities lack acres of lush, fertile farmland. The land that is available rents or sells for premium prices. Rooftop farming Read about: Keep Greenhouse Crops Cool in the Summer Challenges aside, urban residents crave fresh … Read more