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WEBFederal judge rules in favor of states in H-2A farmworker labor protection rule case. A federal judge said the U.S. Department of Labor rule is invalid because Congress explicitly excluded farmworkers from such protections when it granted them to other private-sector workers in the National Labor Relations Act. View All.
Latest Issue - Produce Grower
WEBJul 1, 2024 · The latest Latest Issue from Produce Grower. How to optimize a multi-state labor force with the H-2A visa program. Bushel Boy President Chuck Tryon offers advice for improving labor in big operations.
Top Stories - Produce Grower
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The latest Top Stories from Produce Grower. Innovations, local demand fuel growth. Vonnie Estes, vice president of AgFood Technology at the International Fresh Produce Association, shares her insights on the state of the controlled environment agriculture industry.
Herbs 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBJul 17, 2018 · Temperature: Herbs vary in their response to air temperature, with respect to growth and development, and can be classified as cool, moderate or warm-growing species. The majority of herbs, including favorites like dill, parsley and cilantro, grow well at moderate greenhouse temperatures with average days up to 72 to 75° F.
Lettuce and leafy greens 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBMar 1, 2018 · Genetics: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the most popular food crops grown hydroponically in greenhouses and controlled environments (Fig. 1).Though iceberg is the most widely grown type of lettuce produced in fields, this is not what hydroponic growers are producing. Rather, butterhead and loose leaf are the most widely grown types of lettuce in greenhouses and controlled environments ...
Cucumbers 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBMay 29, 2018 · Temperature: Cucumbers are warm-growing compared to other greenhouse and hydroponically grown crops. Daytime air temperatures should be maintained between 75 and 80° F, but should not exceed 85 to 90° F. Temperatures during the night should not drop below 65° F. Light: Cucumbers are, generally speaking, a high-light crop.
Tomatoes 101, Part I: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBOct 15, 2018 · Fig. 2. Stone wool or coconut coir slabs are the most common system used for producing hydroponic tomatoes. These plants are being grown in stone wool. Photo: Christopher J. Currey. Temperature: Recommended temperatures for producing tomatoes are a 75° F during the day and 65° F at night.
Peppers 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBFeb 2, 2018 · Propagation and young plant production: Peppers are propagated by seed. They should be sown in small propagation cells or cubes for germination. Air temperature and substrate temperature should be maintained in the upper 70s (°F) for seedling germination. During propagation, a nutrient solution with a …
Produce Grower's Special Reports - Produce Grower
WEBEach year Produce Grower magazine produces special reports to aid our readers and the industry. Click the links below to view or download each report. The 2020 State of the Industry Report —. This year, we analyze the impacts of COVID-19 on the market, especially when it comes to e-commerce and staffing issues. There’s good …
February 2021 - Produce Grower
WEBRead the latest issue from Produce Grower. Departments. Editor’s Letter: Finding the right fit; Edible Insights: 2021 big opportunity: greenhouse organics; Hydroponic Production Primer: How temperature and light affect basil production; Consumer Corner: High demand for hot peppers; Features