All competing teams managed to use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to autonomously grow lettuce with almost no interventions The American team Koala has been declared winner of the third edition of the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge at Wageningen University & Research…
The amount of leachate from cucumber plants grown in Dutch buckets can be significantly reduced with plant-based substrates when compared to perlite.Photos courtesy of Uttara Samarakoon, Ohio St. Univ., CFAES Wooster Growers using containers to produce vegetable crops have options…
Growers and technical staff in the greenhouse and controlled environment industry can gain a new qualification in plant health management with a collaboration from two award-winning online Extension training programs offered by the University of Florida and Michigan State University.…
Contents: What are robber bees? What is bee robbing? When does bee robbing occur? Why does bee robbing happen, and what can lead to this? What does bee robbing look like? What to do if bee robbing is occurring at…
With school out, summertime brings long, carefree days of play and fun. It can be easy to forget how much children learn through play, but they have a natural sense of curiosity. With a little thought and a few supplies,…
We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about St. Croix Hair Sheep, a hardy and healthy breed. Check out what these shepherds had to say! The post Love My Breed: St. Croix Hair Sheep appeared first…
Dealing with animal excrement doesn’t have to stink! Put that livestock manure to work on the farm with management practices that yield nutrient-rich fertilizer. The post Well-Managed Livestock Manure Is A Farmer’s Best Friend appeared first on Hobby Farms.
We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about American Aberdeen Cattle, a feed-efficient, easy-keeping breed. Check out what one keeper had to say! The post Love My Breed: American Aberdeen Cattle appeared first on Hobby Farms.
This recipe for pickled dilly beans fixes up quick in the refrigerator for a zesty side, fun garnish or delicious snack to enjoy straight out of the jar. The post Recipe: Quick Refrigerator Pickled Dilly Beans appeared first on Hobby…
This tractor attachment list tells you which ones you absolutely need to have—and which attachments to put on your wish list. The post Tractor Attachments You Need (& Ones To Wish For) appeared first on Hobby Farms.
