Greenhouse growers are well aware of integrated pest management (IPM) and the importance of minimizing spray applications of chemicals that have the potential to lead to resistance. As part of this effort, many growers are adding biological control agents, or BCA, to their IPM programs. But incorporating BCA isn’t as simple as releasing ladybugs or … Read more
ULVAC Technologies, Inc. a supplier of production systems, instrumentation and vacuum pumps for technology industries, has introduced vacuum equipment and systems for the food and floral markets. ULVAC is offering vacuum cooling systems for use in large-scale farms to extend product shelf life. The systems are mainly used for fresh agricultural products, including green leafy vegetables … Read more
In the dead of winter when the rolling hills of Ashby, Minnesota are blanketed by stark white snow, vibrant green plants are growing at Paradox Farm as if it were a warm summer day. “We’re able to provide customers with delectable plants fall, winter and spring until they are able to plant their … Read more
Creating ways to fit tourism onto the farm can go a long way in increasing farm revenue. There are numerous ways of attracting people. Whether they are visitors, guests, members or tourists, the primary purpose of bringing people to the farm is ultimately to increase farm viability. These people are customers. With today’s growing emphasis … Read more
As you may have noticed on our cover this year, there’s a little banner at the right-hand corner of the page. It’s a symbol of our 10th year as a magazine, a small time compared to the rest of our Ag group publications. As I mentioned on GrowingMagazine.com, the four books would resemble a perfectly … Read more