Disease Control
Golden Stock Farms’ asparagus success
Growing asparagus is notoriously challenging, but that hasn’t stopped Golden Stock Farms. Located on the west side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the fourth-generation family farm has found success cultivating the crop in Oceana County, one... more »
BASF introduces new short-day onion varieties
BASF’s vegetable seeds business, operating in the market under the Nunhems brand, has introduced three short-day onion varieties. The varieties – Adhora, Rosefire and Isidea – address many of the needs of onion and sweet... more »
FIRA USA ag robotics show to feature more tech
FIRA USA 2025, the agricultural robotics show, is returning to northern California and will feature bigger focuses on tree nuts and berries. Scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California, FIRA... more »
Farm Bureau shares MAHA recommendations
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a series of recommendations to the Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission. The policy advice is designed to benefit health outcomes and ensure farmers can continue growing... more »
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Diversification and sustainable growing practices are key elements in the recipe of success for Full Belly Farm, which grows a large mix of fruit, vegetables and nuts in California’s picturesque Capay Valley west of Sacramento.... more »
Exploring the possibility of growing scotch bonnet peppers in the Midwest
During a family vacation in Jamaica, we fell in love with the food, spices and condiments that go with the cuisine. Back in the mainland U.S., I said to my wife that Scotch Bonnet peppers... more »
Enza Zaden releases lettuce varieties with downy mildew resistance
Enza Zaden has released lettuce varieties highly resistant to new downy mildew, a disease that could harm California lettuce production, particularly in the Salinas and Imperial valleys. A newly identified race of Bremia lactucae, the... more »
Senate committee budget proposals would increase specialty crop funding
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released legislative text detailing proposals for a massive budget reconciliation package that dials back some House-approved changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The... more »