The dictionary definition of fate is “the development of events beyond a person’s control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.” When it comes to determining how much of your crop actually receives the water you provide it, sometimes it can seem rather mysterious what goes where. Discussi...

Growers and landscapers are concerned about boxwood blight and are determined to prevent its spread. Dr. Nina Shiskoff, Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit , USDA-ARS, admitted managing boxwood blight is complicated. “The pathogen can be spread on tools, by water splash, wreaths, vehicles, bo...

There’s a reason Kari Peter, Ph.D., associate research professor of tree fruit pathology at Penn State, speaks quickly – she often has a lot of important information to share. This was true of her multiple presentations at the most recent Great Lakes Expo , including one regarding management refinem...

Flowers make people happy, and that’s one reason Dave Delbo enjoys growing and selling fresh flowers throughout summer, relying on the relationships he’s established in his local community and with florists. Delbo is owner and grower at Dave’s Flowers in Elysburg, PA . The primary outlet for the cut...

As young children, we learn plants need water. As we grow older and more experienced as growers, we learn how much water they need to thrive. The next level of education is learning how what is in that water affects plants and their growth. Looking beyond the basics – and specifically at dissolved o...

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies and Tom Marting, the director of sustainable solutions at the HC Companies , recently hosted a webinar discussing the new plastic regulations in the industry. Marting is described as an expert in understanding what’s happening in the world of plastics and the regulations ...

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the major concerns in human and veterinary medicine today. A variety of agricultural activities may contribute to this issue, especially when wastewater is used for agricultural irrigation. Dr. Daniel Ashworth, research soil scientist with USDA-ARS, has been resear...

Agricultural activities can be dangerous if safety is not taken seriously. As the weather becomes nicer, farms will be offering activities for families of all ages to attend. The Childhood Agricultural Safety Network (CASN) recently hosted a webinar to discuss the importance of keeping families safe...

Hello, farm family! Last week, a couple farmers were sharing their feelings about spraying chemicals on their apples when one exclaimed, “It doesn’t matter! It has to be done.” That broke my heart. Behind that statement I heard “I’ll do whatever is best for the crop, because that’s what good farmers...