ENewsletter

Another wetter-than-average spring expected

Farmers anxiously awaiting spring rain forecasts might want to take several deep breaths and keep their rubber boots ready. Above-average spring rainfall is expected in March, April, and May—which is exactly what happened last year.... more »

Benefits of Brassicas as cover crops

Brassicas are a great cover crop option and good for weed suppression and breaking up soil compaction. If you’re exploring your options for different cover crops, consider the Brassicas. The Brassicas are a plant family... more »

What would you like to read about in Vegetable Growers News?

The Vegetable Growers News team strives to provide the most engaging content and resources to meet the diverse needs of industry professionals. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey so we may... more »

Keep these suggestions in mind when your rent out your land

Almost 10 years have passed since the record high prices in commodities helped drive farmland rental rates to their own record highs. In recent years, those same commodities have receded to pre-2009 prices with net... more »

Not enough evidence to link wild birds to foodborne illness

When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, salmonella and campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause foodborne illness. But a Washington State... more »

Florida Strawberry Festival’s featured fruit comes from UF/IFAS research

When you hear the words “Plant City,” what comes to mind? Strawberries, probably. As thousands of people come here for the annual Florida Strawberry Festival this month, many will eat various types of the fruit.... more »

Nitrogen-fixing genes could help grow more with less

Scientists have transferred a collection of genes into plant-colonizing bacteria that let them draw nitrogen from the air and turn it into ammonia, a natural fertilizer. The work could help farmers around the world use... more »

Undergraduate initiates urban farm on campus

Urban farming comes in many forms, and now one of those, vertical farming, is helping feed students at Texas A&M University. The project is part of an experiential learning initiative, which is a required part... more »