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Watermelon trial helps Texas producers

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service melon trials at the San Antonio Food Bank not only provided produce for those in need, but also important information for Texas agricultural producers. “We’ve been conducting these trials... more »

Diverse soil life’s impact on vegetables

Healthy soil is the basis for thriving agriculture. In an Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) survey for the 2016 National Organic Research Agenda, it was determined soil health research was the top priority of farmers in... more »

Repairing flood-damaged fields

Heavy early summer rains and flooding have left many farm fields in Michigan and elsewhere in need of physical repair. Flood waters erode exposed soils, leaving deep gullies, drifted crop residue, brush and building materials,... more »

How to seed, transplant vegetables

Stand establishment is one of the most critical steps in producing a successful crop of vegetables. Stand establishment means getting the crop off to a quick, healthy, and uniform start in the field. It also... more »

Lifestyle tied to CSA membership

If you’re a high earner and have a graduate degree, chances are you’d rather eat out than buy your food through a community supported agriculture (CSA) program, according to a national survey co-authored by a... more »

High tunnel winter lettuce tips

Ultra-niche crops are defined as exceptionally high-value crops that can provide a significant source of income to the farmer while using minimal land area. Winter lettuce is a crop that is seeded or transplanted in... more »

Cherry tomato: Cover crops vs. weeds

The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has announced the results of vegetable research providing market growers with an unexpected insight into the production challenges associated with the increasingly popular cherry-type tomatoes. The project report,... more »

White mold snap bean treatment viewed

Snap beans, a legume more commonly known as the green bean and waxy yellow bean, generates hundreds of millions of dollars in agricultural revenue annually. It’s the fifth largest vegetable crop in the U.S., and... more »