How to Work with Genetics to Keep Vegetable Crops Healthy By Lyneida M. Hustick|August 5, 2020 Collaboration between seed breeders and growers like Thomas Produce Company drives innovation in the industry. Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Can Humic Substances Boost Vegetable Crop Quality and Yield? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 4, 2020 Find out what researchers uncovered when digging into the effects of a unique soil amendment on seedlings and transplants.
Farmworker Pandemic Safety Campaign Launched Posted by David Eddy|August 4, 2020 California foundation encourages farmworkers to keep themselves and their families safe during the pandemic.
How Jones Potato Farm Feeds People and Protects Resources By Frank Giles|August 3, 2020 Irrigation efficiency and nutrient management are major priorities for the Florida operation.
Onions Cited as Likely Source of Salmonella Outbreak Posted by Carol Miller|August 3, 2020 A California grower/shipper issued a recall involving the entire U.S.
Great Lakes Expo Will Be Virtual in 2020 Posted by Carol Miller|July 31, 2020 The popular Grand Rapids event for the fruit and vegetable industry is making a big adjustment amid pandemic pressure.
Weeds Are a Bane of Western Organic Growers By John C. Palumbo|July 29, 2020 The State of the Vegetable Industry Survey holds some surprises in how U.S. growers are wrestling with weeds.
Which Ag Technology Is Most Popular with Vegetable Growers? By Matthew J. Grassi|July 29, 2020 Survey shows efficiency and quality drive use.
What’s up With the Mystery Seeds from China? Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 29, 2020 USDA is investigating unsolicited packages being received by people across the country. Find out what is known so far.
3rd Round of USDA Food Box Purchases on the Way Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2020 Balance of the $3 billion authorized by the coronavirus aid program to be spent. Check out the details.
The Watch Is on for La Niña! So, What Does It Mean? By Paul Rusnak|July 24, 2020 There’s an elevated chance for the climate phase to take over this fall. Learn more about what to expect.
Florida Farmers Urged to Comment, Testify on Unfair Trade Posted by Frank Giles|July 23, 2020 Field hearings originally planned for April will now be held virtually in August.
Are Vegetable Seed Trials Still Happening? Posted by Carol Miller|July 22, 2020 Each seed company that traditionally holds trials has a different approach to how to handle 2020.
Vegetable Production Increased Last Year By John C. Palumbo|July 22, 2020 Most growers report that 2019’s production increased over the previous year. That was particularly true for organic growers.
Vegetable Growers Diversify Crops Grown Under Cover By Rick Snyder|July 22, 2020 Tomatoes used to be king of the greenhouse and high tunnel. Other selections are now sharing the spotlight.
Hopes High to Crack the Code on Bacterial Spot of Tomato Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 22, 2020 Learn more about how scientists will use a $455,000 grant to dig deeper into this plant disease as an epidemic.
What Cause Will Lure the Next Generation to Your Farm? By Kevin Freiberg|July 21, 2020 Succession planning is not easy. Show tomorrow’s leaders that what you do is more than just a business.
Gameplan to Beat the Banded Cucumber Beetle By Gene McAvoy|July 16, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.
FDA to Resume FSMA Inspections Posted by Carol Miller|July 15, 2020 If COVID-19 rates have gone down in your county, you may see on-site inspections return as early as next week.
ICYMI: Vegetable Production Levels Surged Last Year By John C. Palumbo|July 15, 2020 Despite a late planting season in 2019, vegetable growers say the season ended on a high note.