Profitable Vegetable Crops for a Small Farm

With the annual Great Lakes Expo returning to Grand Rapids this week, there are plenty of reasons to salute the hometown state.

More growers are embracing niche or specialty berries to stand out from the pack and offer consumers a unique flavor experience at retail.

Controlling the disease revolves around proper choice of rootstock. Some are better than others; not one is perfect.

Herbicide resistance can be hard to spot. Here are a few things to keep in mind when assessing your fields.

A high tunnel grower based in the rocky hills of the Missouri Ozarks knows the best way to farm is a thriving partnership between soil and wildlife.

Emotional ties, identity, and unspoken family dynamics often outweigh paperwork in determining whether a farm succession transition succeeds.

Biotech expert Michael Portereiko says there are plenty postharvest best practices growers can follow to minimize losses, improve quality, and more.

Entomologist David Owens, University of Delaware, shares expert insights on ways to manage pest and disease pressures in cucurbits.

Purple top, zebra chip, and PVY can mimic one another. Understanding how and when to confirm the culprit helps avoid costly mistakes in potato crops.

Learn more about using pheromones to help interrupt the grape mealybug mating cycle.

Agricultural succession planning is essential for ensuring the next generation can successfully manage the family farm.

Learn how researchers identify and document new vegetable diseases through observation, pathogen testing, and collaborative teamwork.

How do we get there? Clemson’s clean budwood program has the answers for peach growers.

PRBDIPM — aka, the Pots in Raised Beds with Drip Irrigation Production Method — combines elements of several practices.

It is in the area of spray applications that drones have made the most significant headway in the market. Is it time for you to take the plunge?

As the supply chain crisis persists into 2026, growers must adapt and build resilience through thoughtful management practices.

Fine-tuning soil fertility is an affordable, sustainable way to reduce plant disease risk.

Growers must embrace innovation and adopt innovative irrigation solutions, such as smart irrigation, automation, and precision drip irrigation.

Source, time, place, and rate help vegetable growers manage nitrogen efficiently, reduce losses, and optimize crop health.