Sweet Corn
New study explores sweet corn’s battle between beneficial, harmful fungi
A recent study by scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) revealed the complex interaction between sweet corn's defense mechanisms against harmful fungi and the effectiveness of beneficial fungi used as biopesticides. The study,... more »
UF estimates Hurricane Debby ag damages
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has released damage estimates from Hurricane Debby. Hurricane Debby struck north Florida in early August. The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby... more »
Sweet corn movement declines
U.S. sweet corn movement is down from last fall. On Sept. 17, the USDA’s Specialty Crops Market News Federal and State Market News Service reported seasonal sweet corn movement was 4.5 million 42-pound packages, down... more »
A. Duda & Sons’ Ed Duda mourned
A. Duda & Sons' Ed Duda has died. Duda, a principal of A. Duda & Sons Inc., died Aug. 11. He was 91. Western Growers and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) mourns the passing... more »
Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables
Weather issues are challenging this year's East Coast organic vegetable deal. Sustained hot, wet weather has been affecting organic produce crops from Georgia to Maine. Hurricane Debby and high summer temperatures have reduced the growing... more »
Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure
Michigan's vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state, according to the recent Michigan State University (MSU)'s crop update. MSU shared the following information in the Aug. 14... more »
PVGA issues urgent pest warning for Pennsylvania growers
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) has issued an urgent pest warning; there has been an increase in corn earworm over the last week in Pennsylvania. In an email from Glen Bupp, Leah Fronk and Heather... more »
Michigan vegetable crops face weather and pest challenges
Michigan vegetable growers are experiencing a mix of weather conditions and pest problems, according to Michigan State University Extension. The Upper Peninsula has seen cooler and drier weather, while the southern parts of the state... more »
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