Michele Katsaris

Melon breeders are working to improve flavor while preserving the firmness, shelf life, and consistency growers and retailers depend on.

At C&B Farms, Chuck Obern tests all aspects of the farm then learns to adapt new systems to enhance it.

Effective wildlife management on the farm starts with understanding the problem, matching control strategies to the species, crops, acreage, and more.

For growers, putting a wildlife deterrent in place isn’t the end of the crop protection task. It’s really just the beginning.

With its continuous harvest potential and growing consumer interest, broccolini offers growers a promising way to diversify production and more.

As growers face increasing pressure on margins, pricing may be one of the most important — and misunderstood — tools for building long-term profitability.

Latest State of the Vegetable Industry survey reveals what’s driving growers to invest in smart technology — and what’s holding them back.

From silage tarps to custom dibblers, Working Theory Farm relies on practical tools that support regenerative production and hands-on youth education.

Learn about the purpose-driven tools and practices helping this small-scale operation grow efficiently, sustainably, and year-round.

From niche markets to improved growing methods, alternative crops highlight new opportunities for growers.

Targeted monitoring, species-specific management, and integrated control strategies help growers reduce nematode pressure and protect root crop yields.

How the 5-acre farm at Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Michigan highlights self-sufficient living.

Field patterns, drainage, and early testing help distinguish disease from nutrient or irrigation stress.

Unpredictable conditions are disrupting herbicide timing and forcing growers to adapt in the field.

Learn how strategic pollinator management can strengthen fruit sets and maximize melon yields.

Understanding symptom patterns, diagnostic tools, and cultural practices can help keep soilborne pathogens in check.

From pelleted seeds to autonomous transplanters, new technologies are reshaping how growers balance efficiency, accuracy, and labor.

What we’re getting wrong about nutrient uptake and why when nutrients are available matters more than how much is applied.

Asbury Farms blends innovative tools and sustainable practices to keep its Flint, MI, operation thriving while cultivating opportunity for the community it serves.

For the Duda family, agritourism isn’t about expansion; it’s about endurance.