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NASGA SUMMER TOUR
Dave, left, and Stephen Specca,
center, of Specca Farms discuss
strawberry production with Maine
grower Frank McElwain during the
North American Strawberry Growers
Association's 2023 Summer Tour.
Photos by Gary Pullano
" Hopefully, it encourages new
growth, " Stephen Specca said. " It
takes out some of the older crowns.
It mows down some of the weeds
that are on the plastic. In addition,
we use an herbicide between the
plastic rows. "
The beds are on 5.5-foot centers,
establish those plants to be very
strong, good bushy plants in the
field. That's when they are setting a
lot of their flowers for the spring. "
The berries are in production for
two years. After the first season,
they are mowed down to 2 inches
in mid July.
covered by a five-foot-wide sheet of
black plastic.
" That's how we get the two
years of production, " Dave Specca
said. " Using the high beds is a big
advantage for us, especially in a wet
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of November 2023

Editor's Letter
AgTech: Robotics + smart machinery
AgTech: Robotic maneuvers
Cover story: MSHS welcomes new leader
40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Great Lakes EXPO News: Managing IPM programs and nutrient uptake
Great Lakes EXPO: Schedule at a glance
Tree Fruit Variety Showcase
Organic Grower Fall 2023
NASGA Summer Tour: Garden State demand
2024 Buyers' Guide
Blueberries: Unique blueberries
Strawberries: Strawberry options
Farm Market & Agritourism: Revolutionize customer relationships
Ag Labor Review: DOL's end run
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
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November 2023 - Editor's Letter
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November 2023 - AgTech: Robotics + smart machinery
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November 2023 - AgTech: Robotic maneuvers
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November 2023 - Cover story: MSHS welcomes new leader
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November 2023 - 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
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November 2023 - Great Lakes EXPO News: Managing IPM programs and nutrient uptake
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November 2023 - Tree Fruit Variety Showcase
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November 2023 - NASGA Summer Tour: Garden State demand
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November 2023 - Blueberries: Unique blueberries
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November 2023 - 73
November 2023 - Strawberries: Strawberry options
November 2023 - 75
November 2023 - Farm Market & Agritourism: Revolutionize customer relationships
November 2023 - 77
November 2023 - Ag Labor Review: DOL's end run
November 2023 - 79
November 2023 - Classifieds
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November 2023 - Advertiser Index
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