Category: Vegetables
Farm Market Friday: Northeast Ohio photo tour part 2
Hit the road as we stop in at three Northeast Ohio farm market and agritourism operations.
USMCA linked to lower food prices, Purdue study shows
A new study finds USMCA also helps support year-round produce availability and strengthen supply chains.
New York lawmakers urge USDA disaster aid after spring crop losses
New York lawmakers are urging disaster assistance after spring frost damage caused more than $30 million in specialty crop losses.
New Reservoir program lowers barriers for ag robotics, AI startups
Reservoir Farms launches a free tier that gives startups, researchers and innovators access to on-farm testing and commercialization support.
Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour
Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.
2026 pumpkin spray schedule out now: Fungicide tables available
Illinois Extension releases its 2026 pumpkin spray schedule. Review fungicide tables and spray recommendations.
How Salad Days Farm thrives with organic farming, direct sales
Certified organic grower Maggie Dungan shares how Salad Days Farm builds soil, community and value-added products.
2026 Michigan asparagus harvest underway, consumer marketing push intensifies
Michigan asparagus harvest is underway as growers launch a statewide campaign to boost awareness and seasonal sales.
Report: China to boost U.S. ag purchases – and not just soybeans – following Trump trade talks
U.S. officials say China is expected to purchase billions of dollars in American agricultural products annually following new trade discussions between the two countries.
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’
Syngenta introduces Renegade, a romaine variety with resistance to INSV, expanding grower options for disease pressure in Salinas Valley.
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.