Michele Katsaris

From tine weeders to wash systems, Maryland’s Moon Valley Farm relies on specialized equipment to keep its organic operation running.

At New York Seed Week, seed companies showcased emerging varieties, field-proven performers, and the traits expected to influence the next growing season.

For growers facing labor shortages, rising production costs, and more, mechanization and smart technology offer new opportunities to improve productivity.

Industry experts share the emerging smart technologies helping vegetable growers improve efficiency, reduce labor demands, and transform field operations.

From custom-built equipment to specialized planting and harvesting machinery, Polter’s Berry Farm relies on these tools to manage its diverse operation.

From production tips to market potential, discover how fresh ginger can add value to diversified vegetable operations.

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.