Vegetables

Farm labor report: Labor challenges persist

In the ever-changing landscape of agriculture, labor remains a perennial concern for fruit and vegetable growers. Results of the latest labor survey, conducted among fruit and vegetable growers across the U.S., shed light on the... more »

FIRA preview: Tech for veg growers big part of robotics conference

The third iteration of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, known as FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of vegetables and berries as well as tree fruit and nuts a view of the state of specialty... more »

SweetWater Technologies launches first drone franchise partners

SweetWater Technologies has launched its first group of independently-owned and operated franchises. This move aims to enhance agronomic practices through drone technology. The new franchise partners are Bill Pirkl in Byron, Minnesota; Nathan Janz in... more »

Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials laser weeding, battles pests

Technology, including autonomous robots, is a part of A&M Farms’ sweet onion production success. Aries Haygood, president, grows Vidalia sweet onions with his wife, Megan, company co-owner whom the company’s initials represent. Though growing up... more »

Potato Late Blight confirmed in Michigan

Potato late blight has been confirmed in a commercial field in St. Joseph County, Michigan marking the first detection of the disease in the area this year. Dr. Amanda Gevens from the University of Wisconsin-Madison... more »

FreshEdge expands Southwest presence, acquires Frontier Produce

FreshEdge, a U.S. fresh food distribution network, has acquired Frontier Produce, a distributor based in Oklahoma. This move expands FreshEdge's footprint in the Southwest, enhancing its reach in Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. Frontier Produce has... more »

New growers elected to Wisconsin Potato Industry Board

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has elected three growers to serve on the 2024 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. The three-year terms began on July 1, 2024. District 1 Eric Schroeder... more »

Atticus welcomes new senior business director

Ty Ferraro, the new senior business director, is a welcome addition to Atticus' team. Atticus offers branded-generic herbicides, insecticides and fungicides solutions to growers. Ferraro has over a decade of industry experience, including working for... more »