Apple scab, caused by the fungus *Venturia inaequalis*, remains one of the most significant challenges for apple growers in Michigan and New York and across Northeastern North America. The 2024 growing season provided valuable insights into effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to combat this persistent disease. By reflecting on lessons learned, insights from our […]
Meet Juliet Evelyn Carroll, a seasoned plant pathologist with over 20 years of experience in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). During her time as the IPM Fruit Coordinator at Cornell University, Juliet dedicated her career to helping farmers adopt sustainable pest management practices. Now retired, she remains actively engaged in promoting IPM to the next generation […]
Keeping up with changing regulations can be a full-time job for a farming business. If you are a family farm growing fresh produce, we cut to the must-know details in your journey to prepare for the latest changes from the FDA. FSMA 204 Explained The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was designed to improve food […]
If you grow apples in Michigan or New York, it’s time to simplify your harvest. November 1, 2024 It’s harvest season for apples and millions of crates of fruit are being picked and loaded into packhouses and cold storage. How do you keep track of it all? Solutions can range from expensive barcode systems to […]
What is it like to manage a commercial avocado farm with broad-acre technology? August 2024 Author: Matt Fealy There are 3 things in my life that drive me; family, farming and technology. I have been lucky enough to balance these 3 things and that happens when technology supports the farm which allows the farm to […]
A growers success story The Bekker Group is comprised of Wording Boerdery and Toitskraal Sitrus, centred in Marble Hall, South Africa. The farm spans approximately 450 ha of production, primarily growing citrus and wheat, with canola added more recently. Their citrus varieties include lemons, soft citrus, navels, and Valencias. The main citrus season runs from […]
Learn more about how Manbulloo farm managers are leveraging technology to reduce time and stress associated with farm audits. Manbulloo is the leading grower of Kensington Pride mangoes across Australia. The business consists of seven family-owned mixed mango and avocado farms. Just one of these farms is home to 65,000 mango trees, to give you […]
Manage harvest season without the headache of paper-based timesheets. Farmable Teams & Timesheets is a digital tool designed for orchard farmers. As the harvest season approaches, it’s crucial to ensure that your team is ready to hit the ground running. Efficiently managing work hours, tracking productivity, and ensuring that every task is documented accurately can […]
Kilian Diethelm is prepared for the 2024 season and beyond. Fruchthof Diethelm is a 7.5-ha fruit farm growing pome fruit, stone fruit, and a wide variety of berries. The farm is perched 440m above sea level overlooking Lake Zurich and is a complex operation with many fruit varieties and small fields to manage. Kilian and […]
