Crop Production Report

Soil Testing for Improved Vegetable & Row Crop Production & Profit

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Steve Bogash and Gary Shafer Managing soil nutrient levels is the first step in creating an abundance of high quality produce or crops.  The first step in this process is pre-plant soil testing nutrients followed by the application of nutrients based on the test results. Many fertilizer outlets or consultants offer soil sampling services, and … Read more…

Use of Colored Plastic Mulch In Vegetable Production

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Does it really make a difference?  While black plastic mulch is the overwhelming choice of growers, there are many color options that can impact crop yield and quality that are worthy of consideration.  Many of the recommendations in the article that follows are from work done at the Penn State Rock Springs Research Farm in … Read more…