Crop Protection
Florida strawberry growers aided by new varieties
New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida growers. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, Florida growers have planted the fruits consumers enjoy from December through April. Kenneth Parker, executive director of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association,... more »
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. U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers... more »
Editor’s letter: Considering new varieties, pest prevention
Welcome to the November 2024 issue of Vegetable Growers News, the new varieties issue. With winter debuting and summer and fall harvests in the rear view mirror, many growers find more time to look to... 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... more »
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. Suresh Ghimire, associate Extension educator and vegetable specialist at the University... more »
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.... more »
Vive Crop Protection accelerates crop protection product development
Vive Crop Protection is speeding the introduction of its crop protection products. A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products. Vive's Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine... more »
Refreshing your disease management plan
Whether you have struggled with diseases in the past or diseases are the bane of your crops, now is a good time to develop or revisit plans for managing diseases in your operation. Planning for... more »
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