Leafy Vegetables
Watch Johan Schut of Rijk Zwaan share how early detection, genetic research, and more led to the development of two INSV-resistant romaine varieties.
Watch Rijk Zwaan lettuce breeder Johan Schut share how modern lettuce breeding creates value for the entire chain — from growers to consumers.
As the group of controlled environment agriculture crops expands, so do business opportunities for growers. Here are tips for diversifying your crops.
The quest for a healthy, strong farm has led Bob Jones of The Chef’s Garden down surprising paths, guided by regenerative farming.
Grant Anderson of Better Fresh Farms operates five hydroponic container farms growing leafy greens. Get his top considerations for sourcing seed.
Learn how Cultiva Farms is setting a new standard for East Coast baby leaf greens production.
In an attempt to deliver leafy greens more sustainably, Soli Organic partners with Penske to trial a battery-operated truck in its fleet.
Economic analysis projects a 7.3% decrease in California lettuce production due to restrictions on key pesticides.
In the latest State of the Vegetable Industry survey, flea beetles were listed as one of the often-mentioned pests that growers found problematic.
Varieties of spinach showing resistance to the Pe:20 race of downy mildew can give growers a leg up on the pathogen now.
Multi-state project aims to develop cultivars resistant to five common spinach diseases.
What you need to know to control this damaging pest.
In its quest for sustainable practices that work, cover crops take center stage.
We asked an expert about how breeders keep up with rapidly developing disease strains.
Here are some hard-earned lessons for growers on managing the disease.
What’s new in vegetable varieties? Watch video clips of leading seed breeders discussing cool developments in lettuce, cabbage, and kale.
When it comes to his farming apparatus, Jeremy Mueller of Commonplace Farm in Corvallis, OR, is set.
Members of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement to adopt Western Growers’ proprietary GreenLink food safety data sharing platform.
Here are some irrigation strategies to avoid heat damage in leafy greens, brassicas, and other cool vegetables.