Vegetables
Dr. Brian Boman worked with growers to examine their nutrient and water use and how practices could be modified to not only lessen environmental impacts, but also increase growers’ profitability.
The Environmental Working Group is at it again, making it critical for growers to keep customers informed about production practices and the safety of produce.
Funding to be used to increase crop protection practices, tackle high-priority pests.
Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
USDA announces $4.7 million available in grants for food safety training, outreach, and technical assistance.
George Tanimura of Tanimura & Antle dies at 100.
A new online spray guide is designed to help growers deal with three major diseases that affect watermelon leaves in the Southeastern U.S.
Material selection, structural design, and variety selection are just a few things to consider when growing melons under high tunnels.
Melon imports continue to gain market share in the U.S., increasing to a new high – about 39% of the total melon supplies for domestic consumption.
Annual event allows representatives of federal and state agencies to get an up-close look at Florida agriculture.
The European honeybee gets all the attention, but there are more than 3,600 species of wild bees in North America.
Exiting El Niño setting stage for return to normal storm activity in the tropics.
Alliance for Food and Farming says new number one a way to rattle cages of mainstream media.
You don’t necessarily have to wear your competitive edges on your sleeve to succeed, but without a passion and drive for improvement, what’s the point?
The allium leafminer, also known as the onion leafminer, was found in leeks and onions collected in December 2015 in Lancaster County.
Oregon State University publication recommends best practices for managing pesticide applications to protect bees via a smartphone app.
Formerly known as the U.S. Potato Board, Potatoes USA has elected Washington’s Mike Pink to the position of chairman.
USDA seeks applications for grants to help agricultural producers increase the value of their products.
If you produce in the field and plan to add a greenhouse, or if you plan to switch from ornamentals to vegetables in protected culture, understand the systems involved and know your water source.