Does orchard mechanization make ‘cents’?
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Research in New York targets orchard mechanization for cider-makers.
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BIOS Field Day at Locke Ranch
Caff
MAY 31, 2023
Photo by Nolan Kirby) The Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a Biologically Integrated Orchard System (BIOS) field day at Locke Ranch on May 23rd. Attendees were treated to a walk through the orchard with Chris and Christy Locke, who were participants in the original BIOS project over twenty years ago.
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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids
Kavya Organic Farm
AUGUST 1, 2023
Woolly aphids, belonging to the Eriosomatinae family, are intriguing insects that can wreak havoc on plants in gardens and orchards. The covering serves as both a protective layer against predators and adverse weather conditions, as well as a defense mechanism against some insecticides.
Planting the ‘Prairie Berry’ — Solstice Berry Farm, Crossfield, Alberta
RR2CS
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Today, the idea has taken root: they’ve expanded their business into Solstice Berry Farm, a 40-acre orchard, managing 10 acres for a U-Pick operation and 30 acres for commercial production. The airflow is important for the orchard.” The Saskatoons grown in commercial orchards are the same as their wild counterparts.
Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article
Far Eastern Agriculture
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Smart Take-Off (STO): A plug connector that can be easily attached and provides power and data transfer between the tractor and tool implement attachments, replacing the industry-standard purely mechanical power take-off (PTO). STOs are generally considered safer, more energy efficient and easier to use when compared to PTOs.
Old Hedgerows are New Again as More Farmers Embrace Benefits
Modern Farmer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Mechanization is the primary reason why hedgerows have disappeared in North America,” says Jones. If you have an almond or a grape orchard and you feel you can’t put in shrubs and trees, maybe you just do yarrow, mugweed, milkweed, poppies and goldenrod—more perennials, just small, that won’t get really big.”
Regenerative Food Certification: Gold Standard or Greenwashing?
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 24, 2023
As a result of the ROC standards, livestock now graze the cover crops in the almond orchards, fertilizing the soil with their manure and providing space for beneficial insects. “By having some diversity and building soil health, we will be more resilient to drought and major rain,” says Montes.
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