5 Trends in Agritech That Have the Produce Industry Growing By Adrián Ferrero, Biome Makers|November 28, 2022 Farming and tech innovation are two sectors with changing landscapes. As the two evolve along their own path, there are more opportunities to converge.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
The 4 Keys To Nurturing Soil Biology: Protect, House, Feed, and Recruit By Adrián Ferrero, Biome Makers|October 28, 2022 It’s important to explore and understand the entire soil biological makeup for guaranteed farming success.
Do You Know What’s In Your Soil’s Nutrient Savings Account? By Carol Miller|October 22, 2022 For produce growers, soil testing shows the balance.
Investment in AI Breaks Ground To Help Soil Health Around the World Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 20, 2022 Biome Makers receives $1.6 million for smart technology development that would accelerate restoration of vital growing medium.
Hot Alternatives Abound for Growers To Use in Place of Chemical Fumigants By Thomas Skernivitz|October 14, 2022 From steaming to biosolarization, farmers have options.
Soil Health Focus Is Increasing for Produce Growers By Richard Jones|October 11, 2022 Few agricultural topics are getting more attention these days than the need for building healthy soils. And it’s no surprise.
How Optimal Soil Health Can Help Reduce Farm Costs By Adrián Ferrero, Biome Makers|September 14, 2022 Learn five critical ways to improve the health of your soil and save money.
10 Benefits of Soil Health All Farmers Should Consider By Adrián Ferrero, Biome Makers|September 3, 2022 What’s under your feet has the power to transform an agricultural operation.
Biome Makers Plants the Seeds for New and Future Growth Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 18, 2022 Southern California-based soil microbiology company has announced large expansion into new headquarters.
What Steps Vegetable Growers Can Take To Improve Soil Health By Gina Colfer, Wilbur-Ellis|July 20, 2022 If every grower devotes a few acres to experimenting, we could figure it out a lot faster.
Certis Biologicals Offers Free Soil Tests To Help Detect Nematodes By Growing Produce Staff|June 9, 2022 Growers frequently overlook the plant-parasitic organism, leading to root damage.
Listeria Might Be a Risk on Straw Mulch for Strawberries By Trevor Suslow|April 26, 2022 While the chance of an outbreak is not great, the quality of straw mulch being used is definitely a point worth pondering.
Optimizing Soil pH for Organic Blueberries From the Ground up By Lisa DeVetter|April 19, 2022 Growers may be able to manage soil pH while bringing new plantings into production up to a year sooner.
One To Grow On: Site Prep Is Critical for Success in Apple Orchards By David Eddy|April 11, 2022 Growers say pandemic-related supply interruptions make planning more important than ever.
Optimal Soil Health and Weed Control in the Orchard a Balancing Act By Thomas Skernivitz|April 5, 2022 Applying herbicides while nurturing fruit trees is often conflicting. But there are management practices that can help achieve the ultimate aims.
What Kind of Impact Does Fumigation Have on Overall Soil Health? Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 28, 2022 New study looks to dig down deep for answers that can help strawberry, tomato, and other food crop growers.
Study Says Healthy Soil Grows Healthier Food Crops By UW News|February 28, 2022 See why scientists are suggesting that growing with regenerative farming practices impacts the nutritional quality of produce.
Biome Makers Digs in To Spread the Word About Soil Biology Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 24, 2022 Biotech company welcomes community of experts to a new educational program.
Does the Use of Cover Crops Make Vineyards More Sustainable? By Penn State News|December 6, 2021 Researchers say growing cover crops under grapevines can reduce erosion, enhance soil health, reduce herbicide use, and improve water quality.
What Does (and Doesn’t) Affect Soil Health Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 24, 2021 Two important studies shed light on measuring health factors and how they may affect crops.