Watermelon Varieties You Will Want Grow in 2026

Research assessment reveals nine North Florida growers farming 1,883 acres of watermelon saved a combined 164 million gallons of water thanks to automation.

American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller shares what she saw being used for windbreaks while on the road in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.

Seed wagon and custom sprayer help North Carolina-based Howell Farming tend to the state’s top veggie crops — sweet potatoes and watermelon.

Learn more about a USDA grant received by Clemson University researchers to find unique ways for enhancing crop nutrient use efficiency and pest management.

Cooler-than-normal temperatures this spring have led to multiple problems for producers.

Find out what intel Extension experts are gathering from growers.

By the time you see the distinctive foliar wilt, this fungal disease has likely already lowered your yields.

Strong prices and consumer demand drove sales for this consumer favorite.

Learn more about the recent acquisition involving Martori Farms and Santa Rose Produce.

Learn more details about a project that compares two types of watering methods for producing high-quality vegetables.

It appears crinkle leaf-associated virus 1 and 2 have made it to the Sunshine State. But there is still much to learn about the pathogens.

Learn how an alert system keeps stakeholders in the loop on all issues involving this valuable cucurbit crop.

Learn how this year’s campaign is developing amid coronavirus challenges.

Farm production continues to move forward despite pandemic pressures; but will there be a home for the crop when ready?

Compare traits like disease resistance, size, and harvest timing to find the right variety for you.

Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this plant disease.

Nutrition, consumer behavior, and menu trends among the data being vetted by national marketing organization ahead of busy season.

The melon industry needs more growers like this North Carolina native fighting for better prices and a more sustainable future.

Recent field day hosted by Seminis in South Florida was a showcase for unique selections of cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and watermelon.