Category: Vegetables
Great Lakes Tek Flex highlights robotics, precision ag tech for specialty crop growers
Great Lakes Tek Flex will showcase robotics, drones and precision ag technology for specialty crop growers Sept. 10-11 in Michigan.
USDA’s April Outlook signals import, wholesale pricing challenges
USDA’s latest outlook shows higher vegetable production, softer prices and rising import pressure for U.S. vegetable growers. Read the full report.
Syngenta intros INSV-resistant romaine lettuce variety ‘Renegade’
According to Syngenta, ‘Renegade’ joins ‘Stampede’ among the first commercially available romaine varieties with resistance to downy mildew Race 10.
Frost survey: Help PA Farm Bureau grasp April freeze impacts
Take Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s short farmer survey to help quantify the impact of April’s frost.
Onion farmers push for $3 to $5 import fee amid cost pressures
The National Onion Association is asking for protective tariffs on imported Mexican onions and water agreement enforcement.
Food is Medicine: growers explore edamame, ube as UF program expands crop diversity
A UF program is helping South Florida growers diversify into high-value, nutrient-dense ethnic crops. Learn how these crops can fit into your production system.
Where it’s made: Oxbo opens harvester factory in Western New York
Oxbo is opening a new manufacturing facility in Bergen focused on designing and building equipment for specialty crop farmers.
How to apply: specialty crop growers can tap into $100M+ in USDA grants
Apply through your state department of agriculture or Grants.gov before the June 8 and October 2026 deadlines.
Michigan farm leader Andrea Herrygers named MACMA general manager
Read more about this leadership change and what it means for Michigan vegetable farmers and apple growers.
Future-proofing specialty crops: Penn State advances strategies for climate resilience
Vegetable crops face mounting climate stress. Learn how researchers develop innovations in breeding and tech to protect yields and quality.
AI takes root: What’s the deal with decision support tools for specialty crop farmers?
A look at Gen AI platforms reveals promise and limitations. Explore where AI can support you — and where expert insight still matters most.
Farm Bureau study: H‐2A use hits record levels
The latest ag labor data highlights ongoing challenges in finding domestic workers. Get updated insights into H-2 program usage.
USDA gives vegetable growers until April 24 to report 2025 acreage
Farmers must report 2025 planted acres to qualify for ASCF relief. Be sure you don’t miss the April 24 deadline.
Ellijay Mushrooms: Growing community in North Georgia’s hill country
From IT to chief mushroom officer, Howard Beck and his team are making magic and shaping lives. Read on for Ellijay’s origin story.
AI harvesting tool launched for CEA pepper growers
Source.ag says its model cuts forecast errors by 50%, giving growers, labor managers and sales teams a reliable weekly picture of what’s coming on.
Agrivoltaics in action: Iowa State research uncovers best crops for solar
New data shows yield gains for select vegetable crops grown in solar installations. Learn more about this cutting-edge production system.
All about high tunnels: On-farm abiotic conditions research
Understanding temperature swings, humidity and shoulder-season gains in high tunnel production. Read on for best practices.