Melon Breeding: Can Flavor Flourish Without Sacrificing Shelf Life? By Michele Katsaris|September 11, 2026 Melon breeders are working to improve flavor while preserving the firmness, shelf life, and consistency growers and retailers depend on.Read More
Fall Creek Nursery Solidifies Business Growth With New Raspberry Deal Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 2, 2026
Western Growers Calls Out CA Governor for ‘Economically Stupid Mandate’ By Western Growers|October 1, 2026
18 Cantaloupe and Other Melon Varieties to Grow Now Posted by Carol Miller|September 8, 2026 Compare the wide range of characteristics for this crop to find which ones are a good fit for your vegetable operation.
Cool Cucumber Varieties You Will Want To Grow Now Posted by Carol Miller|June 3, 2026 Compare disease resistance, regions, and other features to find the right cucumber varieties to grow.
Powdery Mildew: A Crop Protection Problem That Needs Attention By Anthony P. Keinath|May 27, 2026 Powdery mildew remains one of the most persistent vegetable crop diseases, making scouting and proactive management essential for effective control.
18 Melons You Will Want To Know and Grow Now By Carol Miller|May 18, 2026 Compare these selections and pick the right ones for your crop portfolio.
When It Comes to Quality and Quantity, There’s No Second Chances in Squash By Carol Miller|April 11, 2026 Why early decisions shape yield, quality, and profit for commercial squash growers.
The Most Valuable Pollinators to Boost Your Melon Yields By Michele Katsaris|March 3, 2026 Learn how strategic pollinator management can strengthen fruit sets and maximize melon yields.
Pumpkin and Other Squash Varieties To Know and Grow By Carol Miller|February 4, 2026 Compare disease resistance and other features to find the right pumpkin and other squash selections for your farm.
Watermelon Varieties You Will Want Grow in 2026 By Carol Miller|December 31, 2025 Compare specs of these selections to find the right fit for your farm.
Tracking and Tackling Pest and Disease Pressure in Cucurbits By Andrés D. Sanabria-Velázquez|December 9, 2025 Field trials and grower observations across the Midwest offer practical takeaways for improving disease and insect control.
Latest Zucchini and Summer Squash Selections Ripe for Good Growth By Carol Miller|November 18, 2025 Check out this lineup of cucurbits from some of the industry’s top vegetable breeders.
How To Manage Pest and Disease Threats in Cucurbits By David Owens|November 17, 2025 Entomologist David Owens, University of Delaware, shares expert insights on ways to manage pest and disease pressures in cucurbits.
Texas Pumpkin Growers Report Strong Harvest By AgriLife Today|October 15, 2025 Field reports confirm favorable weather conditions, including consistent summer rains, have helped drive this year’s pumpkin harvest in Texas.
Salmonella-Linked Cucumbers Traced to South Florida Grower Posted by Carol Miller|June 3, 2025 FDA has identified a Florida cucumber grower as the originator for a salmonella outbreak in April and early May.
How New Irrigation Tech Is Working Wonders for Florida Watermelon Growers By UF/IFAS News|May 23, 2025 Research assessment reveals nine North Florida growers farming 1,883 acres of watermelon saved a combined 164 million gallons of water thanks to automation.
15 Less Common Melons Growers Should Add to Their Portfolio Posted by Carol Miller|May 13, 2025 Compare these flavorful melons to find the right ones for your farm.
Wanting Windbreaks for Your Melons? Check Out 3 Options By Carol Miller|May 7, 2025 American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller shares what she saw being used for windbreaks while on the road in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.
2 Tools That Help Howell Farming Focus on Its Vegetables By Thomas Skernivitz|November 13, 2024 Seed wagon and custom sprayer help North Carolina-based Howell Farming tend to the state’s top veggie crops — sweet potatoes and watermelon.
Why Grafting Works Best When Fighting Fusarium Wilt on Watermelon By Anthony P. Keinath|July 23, 2024 Learn different management options for Fusarium wilt of watermelon.
Salmonella Outbreak Connected to Cucumbers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 18, 2024 CDC investigation notice links cucumbers with outbreak of nearly 200 cases of Salmonella across multiple states.
