Crop Protection
Abiotic stress management products now available from Acadian Plant Health
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has released its Abiotic Stress Management (ASM) portfolio. The advancement moves the industry beyond currently available biostimulants. Proven to reliably enhance plant growth and stress tolerance, the ASM... more »
Organic Grower: Cattail Organics’ Katrina Becker plows her path
Katrina Becker, owner of Cattail Organics, has long had an interest in agriculture. Cattail Organics produces organic vegetables, melons, seedlings, maple syrup and herbs from its Athens-based farm in north central Wisconsin. The company began... more »
2025 disease survey report: Growers provide insight into disease challenges
The challenges from disease continue for vegetable, tree fruit, berry, grape and melon growers across the nation. The upcoming season could be filled with challenges from disease. A recent survey conducted by Vegetable Growers News revealed... more »
Idaho Gold: Soil health big focus of women-owned sweet corn seed grower
Favorable growing conditions, including climate, altitude, degree days and water, help produce longer growing seasons ideal for crop production for Chris Gross Farms, a diversified southwest Idaho farm. The Wilder, Idaho, farm grows sweet corn... more »
Celebrating women in agriculture: Women in produce share experiences
Women are increasingly stepping into pivotal roles in the ag industry, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry. From small family farms to expansive commercial operations to leading at academic institutions, many women combine tradition with... more »
University of Florida researchers leverage AI to reduce herbicide use
As vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss, a University of Florida researcher is using artificial intelligence to reduce herbicide sprayed on crops. "We are building multiple AI-powered herbicide application units,... more »
2025 pest survey report
Vegetable, berry and melon growers across the nation are prepared to tackle another season that may be filled with challenges from pests. A recent survey conducted by Vegetable Growers News shed light on the most... more »
Veg Connections: Sustainable integrated pest management for thrips control, yield in Midwest pepper production
Thrips can be a persistent problem in pepper production. Thrips are notorious for feeding damage, leading to abortion of flowers, foliage loss, scarring on fruit and tospovirus transmission to plants. In high densities, thrips can... more »
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Mid-Atlantic honors: Pennsylvania growers, farm markets recognized
Weed control: Management critical for disease control
Wish Farms pioneers organics, marketing
Farm Market & Agritourism: Understanding and addressing customer pain points
Ag Labor Review: New administration brings ag policy changes
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