Cropaia

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Success in potato production hinges on informed practices in soil management, nutrient application, and integrated pest and disease control. This guide outlines the essential agronomic considerations for optimizing yield and quality in potato crops. Soil type and texture have a significant impact on potato harvest quality and yield.

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UnderstandingAg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Soil compaction is the most common problem that I have encountered on farms as I travel across the Midwest. It is so prevalent that it’s easy to forget that compaction is a symptom , not an inherent property of soil. Soil aggregates are the building blocks of healthy soil. Where does that carbon come from?

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Rauch was worried about seeding, soil compaction and whether he’d end up with one giant gravel pile. To his surprise, the basalt blended with his soil as if it were just one more thing that had blown in on the wind. Chris Rauch’s son Andre pulls soil samples from their dryland wheat farm.

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Caff

AUGUST 5, 2022

Attendees gathered in the cover cropped orchard to discuss their observations and management strategies for key walnut pests this season. The BIOS project is now collaborating with Blossom Farms to assess the effectiveness of mating disruption, cover cropping, and natural enemy releases in reducing pest populations.

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Cropaia

JULY 4, 2024

It is also used as a soil amendment to improve texture and moisture retention. Peat Moss Peat moss is an organic material harvested from peat bogs, known for its lightweight and high water retention capabilities. Therefore, this mix is ideal for this kind of systems, especially for crops such as lettuce, herbs, and other leafy greens.

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RR2CS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We just opted to switch gears into something different to grow a higher value crop,” says Rick. “We In 2007, after the perennial berry had established, the Gelowitz’s enjoyed their first harvest. The Saskatoon berry harvest takes place anywhere from the third week of July to mid-August, depending on the weather. “We

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