Melons
California melon crop ready for summer
As the Independence Day holiday approached, watermelon farmers were anticipating booming business. "We're encouraged because we like the way the crop looks, and it probably is going to be a steady crop," said Joe Colace,... more »
Sakata Seed America relocates, expands facilities
Sakata Seed America has two new business establishments in major California agricultural centers: Salinas Valley and Woodland. Since 1988, Sakata Seed America has operated its North American headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. The company recently... more »
National Watermelon Promotion Board: Eat the rind!
This month, the National Watermelon Promotion Board launched its largest consumer-focused campaign of the year, Use the Whole Watermelon. The campaign is designed to focus on the taste, health, economic and sustainable benefits of a... more »
Bayer, Semenis sponsor NASCAR driver and grower Ross Chastain
Vegetables by Bayer, the Bayer business unit that focuses on providing farmers with fruit and vegetable seeds and tailored solutions, and its Seminis seed brand is proud to announce that it has signed an agreement... more »
Watermelon association seeks successor to long-time executive director
Bob Morrissey, executive director of the National Watermelon Association since 2005, is planning to retire in 2023. Morrissey officially retires Feb. 26 at the end of the NWA’s annual convention in Asheville, North Carolina. [caption... more »
Fire damages Rio Fresh onion warehouse facility
A structure fire caused significant damage to a large portion of key fresh onion packing facilities in south Texas. On March 31, fire struck Rio Fresh Inc.’s San Juan, Texas, warehouse and packing operations. According... more »
Martori Farms acquires Santa Rosa Produce to boost melon production
Martori Farms, a grower and shipper of melons nationwide, recently announced its acquisition of Santa Rosa Produce. The merging of the two well-known farms will increase the supply for high-demand melons and create more than... more »
Tips for commercial watermelon production
Watermelons can be a great crop for home production, as well as commercial production. Like most crops, watermelons should be planted on a well-drained site, and should not be planted in a low spot that... more »
