Texas Agriculture Feeling the Effects from Major Heat Wave By AgriLife Today|July 6, 2023 Researchers confirm the heat wave during June in Texas produced eight “all-time” temperature and heat index records.Read More
Cucurbit Specialists Launch Handy Website To Spread the Word on Plant Diseases By Carol Miller|June 20, 2023 The site from Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group includes images and key facts about new viruses for your English- and Spanish-speaking crews.
The Tale of This Season’s Texas Watermelon Crop: Yields up, Quality Down By AgriLife Today|June 9, 2023 Watching watermelons. Texas A&M horticulturists report on what they are seeing in the field so far.
Melon Growers Gain Ground on Cucumber Beetle By Thomas Skernivitz|June 7, 2023 Acetamiprid insecticide applied at a one-quarter rate fares well in 2022 UCCE trial.
Wisdom on What It Takes To Grow Amazing Watermelons By Carol Miller|May 31, 2023 Van Groningen & Sons shares its hard-earned knowledge of production and displays its devotion for this juicy cucurbit crop.
Cool Cucumber Varieties You Will Want To Grow Posted by Carol Miller|May 10, 2023 Compare disease resistance, regions, and other features to find the right one for you.
Increased Demand Feeding New Growth Potential for Greenhouse Cucumbers By Greenhouse Grower|March 25, 2023 Bushel Boy Farms is one of many greenhouse vegetable companies expanding into cucumbers. Learn more about where the market is headed.
UV Light Behind Bright Idea To Beat Powdery Mildew in Cantaloupe Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 28, 2023 Newly published study from University of Florida research shows how UV light can zap the pathogen on the plants – without damaging them.
Did You Know? Seedcorn Maggots Can Devastate Spring Melons By John C. Palumbo|February 22, 2023 Learn more about recognizing and preventing this pest from worming its way into your crops.
Learn How Grafting and Biofungicide Combo Helps Boost Watermelon Productivity By Thomas Skernivitz|January 25, 2023 University of California Advisor Zheng Wang is eager to relay his experiences during the BioSolutions 2023 Conference & Expo.
AI Technology on the Job To Help Squelch Downy Mildew in Watermelon By UF/IFAS News|July 18, 2022 Learn more about newly published research that uses machine learning to quickly and efficiently detect the pathogen in several stages.
2 Cucurbit Crop Studies That Offer Production Guidance By Carol Miller|June 27, 2022 U.S. research projects take a look at different methods for managing common control problems.
Cucurbit Growers in the U.S. Report a Strong Year By Carol Miller|June 22, 2022 The state of the cucurbit growing industry is healthy, according to our latest State of the Vegetable Industry Survey.
Field Report: Good and Bad Scenario for Texas Melon Crops By AgriLife Today|June 11, 2022 Find out what intel Extension experts are gathering from growers.
A New Cucurbit Disease Continues To Spread Across U.S. By Carol Miller|June 8, 2022 Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus has now been found in Florida, just a few years after first appearing in the Imperial Valley.
To Fight Fusarium Wilt in Your Watermelon Crop, ID It Early By Kaity Lloyd, G&S Business Communication|May 4, 2022 By the time you see the distinctive foliar wilt, this fungal disease has likely already lowered your yields.
Take a Look at These Less Common Melons Posted by Carol Miller|April 28, 2022 Compare these flavorful melons to find the right ones for your farm.
Studies Lend Insight into Food Safety in Cantaloupes By Carol Miller|April 13, 2022 New work by U.S. researchers advances efforts to reduce Listeria impacts in cold storage. Another looks at cover crops’ impact on yield.
Watermelon Crops Had a Strong Year in 2021 By Carol Miller|April 6, 2022 Strong prices and consumer demand drove sales for this consumer favorite.
Two Family Farms Merge To Help Meet High Demand in Melons Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 30, 2022 Learn more about the recent acquisition involving Martori Farms and Santa Rose Produce.