Wisdom on What It Takes To Grow Amazing Watermelons By Carol Miller|May 31, 2023 Van Groningen & Sons shares its hard-earned knowledge of production and displays its devotion for this juicy cucurbit crop.Read More
What To Know About the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 30, 2026
Precision Irrigation in the Orchard: Where Fertilizer Value Is Won or Lost By Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America|June 29, 2026
Increased Demand Feeding New Growth Potential for Greenhouse Cucumbers By Greenhouse Grower|March 25, 2023 Bushel Boy Farms is one of many greenhouse vegetable companies expanding into cucumbers. Learn more about where the market is headed.
UV Light Behind Bright Idea To Beat Powdery Mildew in Cantaloupe Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 28, 2023 Newly published study from University of Florida research shows how UV light can zap the pathogen on the plants – without damaging them.
Did You Know? Seedcorn Maggots Can Devastate Spring Melons By John C. Palumbo|February 22, 2023 Learn more about recognizing and preventing this pest from worming its way into your crops.
Learn How Grafting and Biofungicide Combo Helps Boost Watermelon Productivity By Thomas Skernivitz|January 25, 2023 University of California Advisor Zheng Wang is eager to relay his experiences during the BioSolutions 2023 Conference & Expo.
AI Technology on the Job To Help Squelch Downy Mildew in Watermelon By UF/IFAS News|July 18, 2022 Learn more about newly published research that uses machine learning to quickly and efficiently detect the pathogen in several stages.
2 Cucurbit Crop Studies That Offer Production Guidance By Carol Miller|June 27, 2022 U.S. research projects take a look at different methods for managing common control problems.
Cucurbit Growers in the U.S. Report a Strong Year By Carol Miller|June 22, 2022 The state of the cucurbit growing industry is healthy, according to our latest State of the Vegetable Industry Survey.
Field Report: Good and Bad Scenario for Texas Melon Crops By AgriLife Today|June 11, 2022 Find out what intel Extension experts are gathering from growers.
A New Cucurbit Disease Continues To Spread Across U.S. By Carol Miller|June 8, 2022 Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus has now been found in Florida, just a few years after first appearing in the Imperial Valley.
To Fight Fusarium Wilt in Your Watermelon Crop, ID It Early By Kaity Lloyd, G&S Business Communication|May 4, 2022 By the time you see the distinctive foliar wilt, this fungal disease has likely already lowered your yields.
Studies Lend Insight into Food Safety in Cantaloupes By Carol Miller|April 13, 2022 New work by U.S. researchers advances efforts to reduce Listeria impacts in cold storage. Another looks at cover crops’ impact on yield.
Watermelon Crops Had a Strong Year in 2021 By Carol Miller|April 6, 2022 Strong prices and consumer demand drove sales for this consumer favorite.
Two Family Farms Merge To Help Meet High Demand in Melons Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 30, 2022 Learn more about the recent acquisition involving Martori Farms and Santa Rose Produce.
Reports Confirm Mexican Produce Imports a Crush to Florida Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2022 State ag commissioner speaks out again in support of local growers feeling the weight of unfair trade practices.
Grafting Cucumbers in High Tunnels Can Solve the Cold Factor By Wenjing Guan|January 12, 2022 Cucumbers are rarely grown when soil temperature drops below 60°F. A common technique in Asia may give you an extended season.
Study Shows Mobile Drip Irrigation Can Be a Winner for Watermelon By AgriLife Today|January 5, 2022 Learn more details about a project that compares two types of watering methods for producing high-quality vegetables.
Do Your Best To Stay Ahead of Watermelon Vine Decline By Frank Giles|December 25, 2021 The whitefly-vectored viral disease can spread quickly across fields.
Just for Fun: Is Pumpkin a Fruit or Vegetable? By AgriLife Today|October 29, 2021 The answer might surprise you. And pumpkins are not the only food crop with an identity crisis.
2 Mystery Plant Viruses a New Worry for Watermelon Growers in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 24, 2021 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.
