Whether they’re grown for drinking or for decorating, hops are a valuable specialty crop. Per USDA-NASS, the value of the crop was $446 million in 2024, so making sure as many hops get to market as possible is incredibly beneficial. The total cultivated area for hops was 61,177 acres in 2022 (at the...

Nearly everyone involved in agriculture has first-hand knowledge of a family member or friend involved in a farm accident. But Dr. Barbara Lee, senior research scientist at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute , believes the term “accident” isn’t accurate. She encourages the use of “incident” instea...

There are different species of mealybugs. Some live in the roots of plants, others on the leaves and stems. Either way, the presence of mealybugs is a major concern in greenhouses. The citrus mealybug, longtailed mealybug, obscure mealybug and root-feeding mealybugs are the primary types responsible...