Carol Miller

Extreme weather is no longer an occasional disruption. For many growers, it has become a factor in production, investment, and risk management decisions.

Fresh survey data shows most growers plan to maintain their current crop mix in 2026, but expansion plans reveal where they still see opportunity.

What you need to know to identify and manage this pathogen.

What you need to know to identify and manage this weed.

Looking for leafy greens to grow in addition to lettuce? Here are some you may want to add to your crop list.

Compare disease resistance, regions, and other features to find the right cucumber varieties to grow.

Watch and learn from Andres Navarro of HM.Clause as he discusses what’s driving current melon breeding priorities.

Rising costs and flat prices are only part of the story. The bigger issue is leverage — and how growers build it in today’s market.

Compare these selections and pick the right ones for your crop portfolio.

Watch a lettuce specialist from Rijk Zwaan explain how aphid resistance actually works — and why it’s more about plant traits than pest deterrence.

As Little Bear Produce grows, James Bassetti is turning his father’s decision-making into a system the business can rely on.

Compare the assorted features of these selections to find the best for your farming operation.

American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller discusses why field trials rarely go as planned — and why they still lead to better decisions over time.

With ROI in mind, growers are taking a practical approach to evaluating new smart tech tools — focusing on fit, reliability, and real-world use.

Compare the production strengths of these top lettuce varieties to find the best fit for your operation.

Why early decisions shape yield, quality, and profit for commercial squash growers.

Only those nominated for the Grower Achievement Award have a shot at earning this annual industry honor.

Learn why Mark Mason of Nature’s Reward in Salinas CA, opens his production fields to trials — and what it takes for a new idea to make the cut.

As input costs rise and margins shrink, growers are re-examining which crops and channels truly carry their weight.

Compare these cauliflower varieties’ qualities to find the right one for you.