| |
| |
 |
 |
| |
 |
|
September 18, 2019 |
|
| |
With harvest in full swing, farmers need to be aware of the risks associated with worker fatigue.
» Read more...
A Florida State University researcher is examining how the polyphenol compounds found in blackberries could be used to help fight the buildup of artery plaque.
» Read more...
All growers should take the time to assess the past growing season and the level of risk of late blight infection or re-infection that they will face for the next growing season.
» Read more...
|
| |
|
| |
Check out the Clemens RADIUS SL+ equipped with sensitive feelers for clean working around the vine. Your soil will feel revitalized encouraging optimal soil condition. The RADIUS SL+ can be fitted in various positions, at the back, between the axles, at the front and on both sides. The Radius is versatile and can be used with a variety of front tools and other equipment. Lakeview Vineyard Equipment Inc. will custom fit your RADIUS SL+ for your specific tractor, vineyard and/or orchard!
» Contact us today! |
| |
|
| |
A multi-national team of researchers has identified countries where agriculture's increasing dependence on pollination, coupled with a lack of crop diversity, may threaten food security and economic stability. The study, which was published in the journal Global Change Biologyon, is the first global assessment of the relationship between trends in crop diversity and agricultural dependence on pollinators.
» Read more... |
| |
What’s growing on your farm this season? Fruit & Vegetable magazine and BASF have teamed up to celebrate the hard work that goes into producing Canada’s fruit and vegetable bounty with the What’s Growing Canada video contest. Throughout the 2019 growing season, Canadian growers are invited to share production-focused video clips from their operation for a chance to win two tickets to the 2020 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention and $500!
» Read more... |
| |
|
| |
An increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions has improved technologies to maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers provides a comprehensive introduction to this subject, offering a firm grounding in the basic science and branching out into the technology and practical applications. An authoritative resource on the science and technology of the postharvest sector, this book surveys the body of knowledge with an emphasis on the recent advances in the field.
» Order today! |
| |
 |
 |
| |
|
| |
New research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows how the world’s most widely used insecticides could be partly responsible for a dramatic decline in songbird populations.
» Read more... |
|
During vineyard development, Central Coast grape growers often feel compelled to leave an old iconic oak standing, even if it ends up right in the middle of their vineyard. While driving through the Central Coast, it’s not unusual to see the pattern of vineyard rows broken by a majestic oak tree. Aside from their beauty, what are some of the ecosystem services that these majestic trees provide?
» Read more... |
|
Consumers’ food ideologies are closely connected with their food purchasing habits. This is especially true in the organic industry.
» Read more... |
| |
|
| |
Sept. 22
Location: St. Francois Xavier, Manitoba
» Learn more
|
| |
| |
