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What the Produce Safety Rule Means for Growers
The consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables has been recognized for generations as a component of healthy living. However, consuming fresh produce can sometimes make healthy people sick. According...
Federal Pecan Marketing Order aims to stabilize market
In 2015, I wrote about the proposed Federal Marketing Order (FMO) for pecans. On May 6, 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the order passed by an overwhelming majority of pecan...
American Pecan Board establishes marketing order
The Federal Marketing Order was created to benefit the domestic and global pecan market.
Hoop house horticulture creates many benefits
As we anticipate the start of another growing season, it is a good time to revisit the many benefits associated with hoop house crop production, including some that are under-appreciated.
Using Surface Water for Drip Irrigation
Many growers have no choice but to rely on pond or stream water for irrigation because groundwater is too deep to justify the cost of drilling or the quality is too poor to be used for irrigation.
The Economics of Strawberries and Squash Grown in Hoop Houses
Hoop house structures are becoming increasingly popular among growers and horticultural enthusiasts. To provide more economic information to growers and horticultural enthusiasts, the Noble Research...
The Economics of Spinach and Tomatoes Grown in Hoop Houses
Hoop house structures are becoming increasingly popular among growers and horticultural enthusiasts.
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Building a Better Hoop House
This workshop is designed to introduce the novice grower/hoop house builder to the various tools and techniques used in constructing a wide range of hoop houses models, including prefabricated kit houses and home-built structures.