About every six months or so, Casey Darrow used to do a Google search: record-keeping apps for fruit growers. He needed a better way to keep track of the pesticide applications on his 110-acre farm in Vermont, Green Mountain Orchards. But it seemed like every app he tried had no idea what fruit farmers needed. […]
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 […]
Several modern technologies can support a farm in the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of pest control strategies. Here are some of the most impactful technologies: 1. Automated Traps and Monitoring Devices Automated pest traps equipped with cameras and sensors can monitor pest populations and alert farmers when thresholds […]
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 […]
Sencrop and Farmable have joined forces to simplify daily farm operations with reliable and accurate weather data. May 30, 2024 Sencrop, a leading provider of precision weather technology, and Farmable, a user-friendly farm management app, are putting the needs of farmers first. Together, the two teams are joining forces to simplify daily operations on the […]
December 2024 Dear Farmable user, You have benefited from free and unlimited access to many Farmable features up until now. This is now coming to an end for the very simple reason that our services are not free to develop and operate. If you want to continue using Farmable for documenting jobs beyond the first […]
