CONTENTS NEW TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTS ISSUE | MAY/JUNE 2023 12 Inflation, competition factor in setting farm market prices 24 Ionized gas used for food safety FEATURES 06 Feature Exiting the wholesale market Ohio grain grower transitions to vegetables 08 Weather Update Extreme weather challenges Pest, disease damage expected, harvest impacts uncertain 12 Cover Story The survey shows... Inflation, competition factor in setting farm market prices 16 Cover Story Farm market pricing guide 18 CA Storage Taking control CA storage of asparagus could extend market window 04 Editor's Letter 32 Ag Labor Review 33-34 Classifieds 34 Advertiser Index On the Cover Buckland Farm Market, Warrenton, Virginia. Photo: Debbie Eisele PAGE 12 VEGETABLEGROWERSNEWS.COM | 3 18 CA storage of asparagus could extend market window 22 Plant & Soil Health Steam controls weeds, pathogens Ionized gas used for food safety 28 Technology Precision agriculture It's all about meeting the needs of each plant or tree 30 Farm Market & Agritourism Seven takeaways from benchmark market survey DEPARTMENTS 24 Food Safetyhttp://www.VEGETABLEGROWERSNEWS.COM