Category: Crop Protection
Veg Connections: Thrips Management in Peppers and IPM Strategies for Sustainable Yield
Thrips can be a persistent problem in pepper production. Read what researchers are doing to control thrips damage.
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms advances sustainable practices in vegetable farming with regenerative methods, renewable energy and strict food safety.
Southeast strawberries pest management plan published
The Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP) has been released.
Brussels sprouts nab more acreage as demand grows
The Brussels sprouts that farmers grow today no longer taste bitter, thanks to breeding efforts through the years to produce sweeter varieties.
Tomato disease management drives Del Jardin Fresh’s success
Del Jardin Fresh provides produce-growing services. Read how Del Jardin integrates soil health and tomato disease management to protect yields and boost tomato quality.
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Integrated plant health management strengthens crop resilience
Integrated plant health management strengthens crop resilience. Read how combining IPM with nutrition and biologicals improves crops.
MSU researcher receives USDA grant for new SWD biopesticide
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
Editor’s letter: Cucumber production methods gain spotlight from farms on TikTok
Cucumber production methods take center stage with Hartung Brothers’ 50th, Great Lakes EXPO insights, and viral TikTok cucumber trends.
Clemson simplifying South Carolina grower organic transition
Clemson is working to help South Carolina growers more efficiently and easily transition to organic growing.
Precision agriculture technology transforms farming
Discover how precision agriculture technology with apps, AI, and IoT helps growers improve efficiency, pest control, and sustainability.
Most prevalent disease pressures in 2024
Vegetable Growers News wants to know what disease pressures you faced and how you handled the challenge in 2024.
Invasive Spotted lanternfly detected in Georgia
Destructive spotted lanternflies (SLF) have been discovered in Georgia.
Florida strawberry growers aided by new varieties
New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida growers.
Evolving downy mildew strains test spinach growers
Most afternoons, a coastal breeze blows in from Castroville to King City, cooling the Salinas Valley and supporting a wide range of vegetable crops from artichokes to broccoli to spinach.
Editor’s letter: Considering new varieties, pest prevention
The Vegetable Growers News (VGN) November 2024 issue’s editor’s letter discusses new varieties, pest prevention and more.
USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation.
Maximizing crop yield, sustainability and advanced crop management techniques
During the 2024 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, attendees can gain insights into pest management and production practices to maximize yields.
UF research shows herbicide plus fertilizer equals fewer weeds, more tomatoes
A combination of herbicide and fertilizer can prevent the nasty nutsedge weed from harming tomatoes, new University of Florida research shows. That, in turn, should mean more of the fruit being sold in the marketplace.
Vive Crop Protection accelerates crop protection product development
Vive Crop Protection is speeding the introduction of its crop protection products.