Food Tank

DECEMBER 9, 2024

My Grandpa, My Tree, and Me by Roxanne Troup, illustrated by Kendra Binney On Grandpas orchard, one tree stands out among the rest: the pecan tree that he planted the day his granddaughter was born. And an opening chapter introduces readers to the equipment and ingredients they will need to get started.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

JULY 1, 2024

She highlighted that besides lowering stem water potential, these biostimulants can also lower the frequency or volume of irrigation required for the growth of healthy almond trees, while at the same time protecting yields. "As

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

By opening a work order in orchard protection, a farm manager can provide precise instructions on activities that have to be performed. By opening a work order in orchard protection, a farm manager can provide precise instructions on activities that have to be performed. However, running a successful agribusiness is not easy.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Citrus greening has been a problem in Florida for a number of years and up to 90% of orchards in Florida have been affected by the disease, leading to reductions in yield. A combination of bad weather and insects has made the price of orange juice skyrocket for a second year. Farmers in Georgia and […] Read More

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It’s clear that crop yields are higher with better pollination. Cranberry yields are higher when native bees are at work. I’ve seen this in my own fruit orchard. He’d been working with a student among pumpkin growers in the Texas Panhandle who enjoyed high yields each year from their local squash bees.

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Caff

MAY 1, 2023

(Photo by Nolan Kirby) The Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a Biologically Integrated Orchard System (BIOS) field day at Chinchiolo Farms on April 20th. After a very wet winter, attendees enjoyed the nice weather as they gathered in the orchard to discuss a novel mower prototype, pruning, and nematode management.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The base's 80 mu of apple orchards are planted with 20 apple varieties and these apples are about to enter the peak production period, said Qu Jiashuai , the person in charge of the base adding that all apple yields per mu can reach 4,000-5,000 Kg, which comprises twice the yield of traditional orchards.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Mockernut and shagbark hickories, when pounded and simmered in water, yield a milk Holt describes as “liquid banana-nut bread.” Justin Holt shows off a handful of hickory nuts, which he says yield a milk similar to “liquid banana-nut bread.” Now, there are bowls of acorns all over my house!”

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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. Infestations on fruit trees can lead to reduced fruit quality and yield. As sap-sucking insects, they weaken and stress host plants, potentially leading to reduced crop yields and ornamental plant health.

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Modern Farmer

JULY 3, 2023

They monitored orchards for symptoms and cut down infected trees. Andres’ orchard was among the first in BC to trial the new varieties in 2011. Andres recalls walking politicians through ravaged hazelnut orchards, making a case for government financial support to help keep the industry alive. Photography by Peter Andres.

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Modern Farmer

JULY 14, 2023

For Paddock, maximizing “ crop per drop ”—getting the most yield with the least amount of water—is important. It’a not just because it’s cheaper and not just because Capay Hills Orchard , his farm just north of Sacramento, is in an area of California that is increasingly drought-prone. My orchard has a lot of trees,” says Paddock. “I’m

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Caff

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) hosted our second Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) field day at River Garden Farms on November 30th, 2021 titled “Cover Cropping, Sanitation and Mating Disruption in Walnuts.” They now cover crop every orchard, resulting in about 500 acres of open ground cover cropped.

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The Farmers Daughter USA

JUNE 26, 2023

Droughts, heatwaves, and extended dry spells can wreak havoc on crops, leading to stunted growth, reduced yields, and even crop failure. With irrigation, farmers gain the ability to tailor water delivery to the unique requirements of different crops, soil types, and growth stages, unlocking their full potential for robust yields.

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Modern Farmer

JULY 11, 2023

There’s no sign of HLB in the Booth orchards yet, and Plumlee aims to keep it that way. Nearly 20 years later, last season’s orange production is a mere 16 percent of the yield in 2003. This year’s orange yield is predicted to be 25 percent lower than last years’ final production. A Florida citrus tree afflicted with HLB.

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Agwired

JULY 24, 2023

The line expansion includes: – Rhizolizer Duo for Berries & Melons – Rhizolizer Duo for Fruits & Vegetables – Rhizolizer Duo for Vineyards & Orchards Third-party trials performed through Contract Research Organizations (CROs) confirmed an increase in yield and a return on investment for all crops studied using the new (..)

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Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

Orchard grass hay is soft as well as palatable and good for animals with respiratory issues or animals that are picky or need variety in their meals. Orchard Grass Hay: A soft, palatable hay that's good for horses with respiratory issues. Orchard Grass Hay: Similar to Timothy, but softer and more palatable.

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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.

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ATTRA

JULY 21, 2023

They found that under-vine covers reduced vine vegetative growth more than they reduced grape yield. Related ATTRA publication: Soils and Sites for Organic Orchards and Vineyards The scientists tracked grape production, vegetative growth, and root growth over five years with under-vine area planted to creeping red fescue grass.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Along with taro patches, the triangular swaths encompassed a range of terrain, from upland timber forests to rain-fed crop fields and orchards in the lowlands. Building a balanced system Currently, the 50 acres of fields yield approximately 600 pounds of taro a week. million. “If

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Civil Eats

MARCH 11, 2024

The prevailing model involves taking care of the crop’s nutritional needs with chemicals, bumping up the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in an effort to maximize the yield of the crop. This growing interest in fungal networks on farms quietly challenges the underpinnings of U.S. agriculture.

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Agritech NZ

OCTOBER 27, 2022

and TAURANGA, NZ – Robotics Plus , a New Zealand-based agritech company, today launched its autonomous multi-use, modular vehicle platform for agriculture designed to carry out a variety of orchard and vineyard machine tasks – to alleviate ongoing labor shortages and transform the industry.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Grover established a peach orchard in 1935, and cultivated grain and raised livestock until the late 1970s. A fast-growing and high-yield plant, hemp suppresses weeds, thrives without fertilizer and pesticides, and requires less water than many other crops. Every year, my yields are better, and Im putting less and less into the land.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Case IH is introducing new tractor models for specialty crop producers that will integrate seamlessly into orchard operations of any size, delivering improved operator comfort, minimizing crop damage and enhancing productivity. In Canada, 4-wheel-drive tractor sales remained unchanged at 49 units in January compared to 2023.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The hilly, coastal prefecture is known for its ideal ecological conditions which yield high-quality rice. The brewery is located on a small but busy farm with apple orchards, market gardens, two greenhouses, an apiary, and a flock of chickens.

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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. Infestations on fruit trees can lead to reduced fruit quality and yield. As sap-sucking insects, they weaken and stress host plants, potentially leading to reduced crop yields and ornamental plant health.

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World Agri-Tech

OCTOBER 18, 2024

BloomX’s bio-mimicking pollination technology is empowering growers to sustainably drive-up crop yields by up to 30% and improve fruit quality while lowering the environmental footprint of crop production. Our pivotal realization was that we needed to fast-track the development of our next-generation automated orchard pollination technology.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The conditions impacted crop yields, livestock, the transportation of goods, and the larger supply chain. I dont have an orchard on my farm, but if I did, and I saw this thing [climate change] coming, you know, maybe you look at tearing the trees out and starting to plant what I can in those fields. Photography via Shutterstock.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

“Our research shows that if you have flowering plants around fields, they attract pollinators and predators like ladybugs that are then exported into adjacent crops, resulting in increased yields and lower insecticide use.” Jones, who is a member of Hedgelink , a UK-based advisory group, says that the benefits of a hedgerow are innumerable.

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Agwired

MARCH 14, 2024

Newly released third-party data from the 2023 growing season is showcasing unprecedented yield increases in row and specialty crops across the United States. The extensive dataset confirms that farmers who used novel biologicals, developed by Locus Agriculture , saw significant boosts in profitability and crop productivity.

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Agritecture Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

They will compare the blueberry yield among the plants fully shaded by panels, plants partially shaded by panels, and plants with full sun. We saw doubling of yield of tomatoes using 30% less water, and we saw tripling of yield for beans and peppers using half as much water.

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Farmbrite

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction to crop irrigation systems Irrigation systems are an important part of growing crops, and they can be crucial when it comes to crop yields. It's often used in greenhouses and nurseries, but it can also be used in vegetable gardens, flower gardens , orchards and even trees.

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Caff

DECEMBER 15, 2023

You know, if you have a vineyard and your neighbor has a walnut orchard, you don’t need sheep in there at the exact same time.” The goal is to measure things like soil quality, vineyard biodiversity, as well as yields, grape quality, input usages, and costs. You may have to network with some other farmers and figure it out.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 17, 2024

the Osage Nation’s community orchard. Rising pest pressure, wildfire smoke, and drought are also concerns–already in 2020 and 2021 wheat and barley declined in yield as a result of droughts. Beyond the agriculture chapter, each of the regional chapters also puts a spotlight on both the inequities built into U.S.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

AUGUST 11, 2023

A disused orchard that had been stewarded by the Sisters of St. They are doing ongoing and important research into crop varieties, yields, soil health, and much more in the context of co-locating solar panels and food production. Jack’s powers hundreds of homes while producing a diverse array of fresh veggies for local markets.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Even monarch butterflies have lost habitat due to the prevalence of monocrop avocado orchards, along the once lush, biodiverse hillsides of Michoacán in Mexico. She does yield a few pages to sustainable farming practices, like soil management, though these are more buzzwords than insights.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Maximizing Photosynthesis: The #1 Soil Health Building Approach B y: Chuck Schembre , Understanding Ag, LLC In the previous regenerative orchard blog, we discussed the connection between perennial crops and soil fungi , and introduced the importance of maximizing photosynthesis on the orchard floor. Historically in the western U.S.,

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Orchards and other perennials, for example, make more sense when you own your own land because they can take a while to mature. And while permanent crops don’t typically yield immediate profits, they can help buffer producers from pests, disease, and market spikes.

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