Don’t Get Blindsided By Flower Blight Of Southern Pea By Gene McAvoy|September 24, 2015 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.Read More
New Effort to Advance Biologicals That Better Protect Crop Yields Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 17, 2026
What is Challenge 250? New Crop Protection Initiative Out to Get Invasive Pests By UF/IFAS News|September 17, 2026
Joanna Parker of Circana to Keynote CEAg World 2026 Conference Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 16, 2026
Disease-Resistant Pepper Debuts At Rutgers Research Farm Event Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 8, 2015 The variety protects against several races of bacterial leaf spot and Phytophthora blight.
The Latest Vegetable Varieties For Covered Production Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 27, 2015 Check out cucumber, pepper and tomato offerings available from DeRuiter, Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Rijk Zwaan, and Syngenta. The […]
Scientist Has Sights On Shooting Down Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2015 Study helps flush out possible biological control for dreaded fruit pest.
Growers, Researchers Doubling Down On Weeds By Frank Giles|August 11, 2015 Effective control in the absence of methyl bromide requires progressive chemical and cultural practices.
Scientists Find Better Way To Save Strawberries From A Freeze Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2015 Automated irrigation control can keep water usage in check during cold protection practices.
River Point Farms Sets Standard For Water Application, Conservation Practices Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 28, 2015 Efficient systems help the Oregon farm, one of the largest onion growers in the U.S., achieve high yields while minimizing water inputs.
Got Weeds? Perhaps Pigs Can Help Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2015 Old-time crop protection method using hogs now being tested by UF/IFAS researchers.
Red Lights Slow Down Growth Of Downy Mildew On Basil Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 University of Florida scientists say the technology may help growers manage the disease and reduce chemical inputs.
Groundbreaking Peanut Research Coming Out Of Its Shell In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2015 UF/IFAS researcher leading unique project to study and compare more than 1,500 varieties.
Study: Consumers Prefer U.S.-Grown Organic Broccoli Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 9, 2015 Country of Origin Labeling a major factor in purchasing decisions.
Georgia Court Tells Vidalia Onion Growers When They Can Pick Their Crop Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 7, 2015 Concern was over the brand being hurt by shipping poor quality crops too soon in the season.
State Audit Recommends Adjustments For UC-Davis Strawberry Program Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 9, 2015 Following a six-month review of the University of California (UC) Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, the California state auditor’s […]
Three Promising New Berries From USDA By Jenna Rymer|May 27, 2015 USDA breeding programs in Maryland and Oregon have introduced three promising berry cultivars that could work well for growers […]
Nimitz Nematicide Receives Emergency Exemption On Carrots In Michigan Posted by Lauren María Alexander|April 28, 2015 Crop protection company Adama has announced that the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has issued […]
Vidalia Onion Committee Kicks Off “V Is For Vidalia” Marketing Campaign Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 28, 2015 Promotion focuses on the benefits of Vidalia onions to younger consumers via digital and social media activities.
Food Company Agrees To Stop Distribution Of Sprouts In Contamination Case Posted by Lauren María Alexander|April 27, 2015 On April 22, 2015, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered a consent […]
Scientists Seek To Save Flavor Of Tomatoes And Strawberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2015 A $500,000 grant will enable University of Florida researchers to focus on how light can affect the quality and taste of produce after harvest.
World’s Hottest Pepper At Risk Of Losing Its Title By Growing Produce Staff|April 7, 2015 Newly developed chili reported to be twice as hot as the Carolina Reaper.
Ship Date Set for 2015 Vidalia Onion Marketing Season By Growing Produce Staff|April 7, 2015 The recommendation date was determined by a 16-grower panel at a recent research meeting.
