AGCO Corporation unveiled the new White Planters™ 9800VE Series planter during the 2016 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. The 9800VE Series planters are the result of AGCO’s latest investment in planting technology available from Precision Planting®. The planters feature a new seed meter, electronic drive, automated downforce plus monitoring and data management technologies. “Researchers … Read more
BioSafe Systems has announced the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has selected SaniDate® 5.0 and SaniDate® 12.0 as participating chemistries in multiple research studies for 2016, investigating risk criteria and foodborne pathogen reduction practices for irrigation water. The objective is to prevent future outbreaks of illnesses associated with contaminated fruits and vegetables. The study, conducted … Read more
At its recent annual Farming for the Future conference, the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) marked its 25th anniversary with the founding of the SOIL Institute. The acronym stands for Strategic Outreach for Innovation and Leadership, and the SOIL Institute will advance the dual goals of regenerating our soil resources and building a community … Read more
There is no doubt, Hershey, Pennsylvania is the undisputed land of chocolate but during the first week of February, fruit and vegetables ruled the day. However, it was still all business. The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, held at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, brought together crop growers from around the region to discuss … Read more
GrowSpan has introduced a new growing structure, the GrowSpan Roll-Up Low Pro Tunnel. This tunnel utilizes a design that allows the cover to easily retract into the peak of the roof. Growers have the option of covering the tunnel with 6 mils clear greenhouse film or a 6 oz. black/silver cover, which provides light deprivation to control … Read more