By the Numbers: The Top 10 U.S. States for Fruit and Vegetable ...
Dec 3, 2021 · Some U.S. states certainly carry a bigger load when it comes to fruit, nut, and vegetable production. The folks at Commodity.com recently compiled data that identifies the top producing states. To do so, they calculated the total production value …
After the Storm: One Apple Grower’s Story Gives Hope
Nov 11, 2024 · The trip left me with nothing but good memories of the region and its people. I could easily understand why someone would want to move there. Which makes it all the more difficult these days to comprehend how quickly things can change, even in paradise.
Important Factors That Will Mold the U.S. Ag Economy in 2025
Dec 13, 2024 · According to a comprehensive year-ahead outlook report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to their already long list of headwinds and challenges.So, where does that leave the U.S. ag economy heading into 2025?
Top Sweet Corn Varieties Growers Should Consider for Their …
Jun 4, 2024 · Our highest-quality, first early, supersweet bicolor is now available with Organic 1r seed treatment! Organic 1r has been demonstrated to significantly improve germination, seedling vigor, and stand establishment in the cool soil conditions (often encountered by …
10 Big Specialty Agriculture Headlines That Made You Look In 2024
Dec 23, 2024 · The specialty agriculture industry is always in a state of growth. A lot can happen over the course of a year, and much of it is interesting. This was the case again for the produce industry in 2024.
Insider Analysis of 5 Ag Tech Trends for 2025 - Growing Produce
Dec 19, 2024 · #2 Generative AI: Unlocking New Data Potential. Generative AI is revolutionizing agriculture by transforming vast datasets into actionable insights, empowering farmers, agronomists, and researchers to optimize productivity and sustainability. As we approach 2025, I expect AI to play an increasingly critical role in data analysis and decision-making.
Nothing but Net! Unique Way To Keep Codling Moth at Bay
Jan 9, 2025 · Daniel Godsey, owner of Ezekiel Farm in Zillah, WA, is passionate about organic farming and regenerative agriculture practices. So much so that for more than a decade, the soil has been tested on an annual basis to ensure the farm’s organic apples, cherries, and hazelnuts grow in the most beneficial, nutrient dense environment possible.
12 Sweet Corn Varieties for Growers that Are Sweeter and Hardier …
Apr 22, 2020 · Type: S h2 (augmented) bicolor Row count: 16 Ear length: 7.5 inches D isease package: Intermediate resistance to NCLB Days to maturity: 70 Regions: Northeast, Northwest, and Midwest Other: ‘ Solstice ’ is an early, 70-day maturity bicolor and is part of the a ugmented family. This makes it the highest eating quality in this maturity slot.
How One Thriving Farmer Loves To Grow and Talk About Organic …
Oct 4, 2023 · Michael Kilpatrick, owner of The Farm on Central, between Dayton and Cincinnati, doubles as the host of the Thriving Farmer Podcast. The online production — free to the public at ThrivingFarmerPodcast.com — has racked up 1.3 million downloads since its debut on March 5, 2019.. If consistency is the key to successful podcasting, consider Kilpatrick the Cal Ripken Jr. of digital ag media.
How Biostimulants Factor Into the Shift Toward Regenerative …
Dec 19, 2024 · While awareness among row crop growers is relatively low — 38% for corn and 28% for soybeans—specialty crop growers, such as almond producers, demonstrate higher awareness and usage rates, averaging four applications annually, according to Kynetec.. Middler says the big successes in this region are coming from companies creating products for …