Tag: produce
How to create an irrigation schedule
Plant root depth, canopy development, growth habits, and nutrient requirements in a given climate largely determine the irrigation schedule.
How to choose the right irrigation system
Farmers who are considering the purchase of an irrigation system for their vegetables or small fruits must consider many factors.
Pre-cut melons tied to multistate salmonella outbreak
Earlier this week the CDC warned about a multistate outbreak of salmonella associated with pre-cut melons produced by a food distributor in Indianapolis.
USDA to streamline Good Ag Practices with food safety rule
The USDA is aligning its Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule.
10 components of an irrigation system
Whether you are using a well or surface water to irrigate, the primary components of an irrigation system are often similar, if not identical.
Young and Farming: Nathan Steel
Nathan and Megan Steel love dairy cows, but as the farm struggles to breakeven they looked to diversify. They jumped when a produce market was for sale.
Reclaiming the farm
Josh and Crystal Fluharty moved to the farm in 2012 and started to reclaim the land. It has been in the family since 1903, but not farmed since the '70s. Learn what their plans are for this growing season.
How to manage risk for non-insurable crops
The Farm Service Agency's Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program can be an important risk- management tool for fruit and vegetable growers.
Ohio produce conference gets new name
The annual Ohio produce conference has a new name with a similar focus and will meet Jan. 15-17.
Growing ‘Better Together’ at the Ohio Produce Network conference
The Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association will hold the 2018 Ohio Produce Network conference, Jan. 15-17, in Sandusky, Ohio.
