Yearly Archives: 2014
Vegetable Crop Update #13
Vegetable Crop Update #13 Read full update.
Top Producer
Wisconsin is one of the top potato-producing states in the nation. Potatoes provide the most nutrients per penny of any vegetable. Learn more: Wisconsin Farm Facts
Behind the Scenes: Working together to protect our water—The Little Plover River
Harvesting the bounty of the Central Sands is already underway –peas and snap beans are on the way to consumer’s plates and sweet corn, potatoes and carrots are just around the corner. As we watch and enjoy this remarkable productivity unfold, it is a…
It’s Planting Season
Wisconsin farmers are planting. That means $6.4 billion planted right into our economy. Now that brings a whole new meaning to growing season and almost 35,000 jobs across the state. Related link: http://vegetables.wisc.edu/
Farm Perspectives – Produce Traceability for Beginners
When people refer to the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), they are talking about the guidelines set for all produce companies to achieve case-level electronic traceability for their fresh produce. Case-level electronic traceability means an individual case of produce can be traced back to its packaging…
