Vegetables
Specialty crop competitiveness assistance funds available
Applications are being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive. Eligible producers must submit applications and other forms for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC)... more »
New strategic plan released by Michigan State Extension
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan. Guided by extensive input gathered through interviews and... more »
Report: Fresh potatoes top seller in fresh vegetable pound sales
Fresh potatoes rank as the top seller in terms of fresh vegetable volume movement. A new analysis by Potatoes USA and consumer advisory company Circana found that fresh potatoes are a popular choice of U.S.... more »
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be Feb. 5-6 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University... more »
Produce distributors group to meet during New York Produce Show
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) plans to host its annual meeting during the New York Produce Show (NYPS). The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of Dec. 10 at the Sheraton Times Square in Manhattan,... more »
UF: escarole and endive can elevate holiday feasts
As Thanksgiving approaches, ushering in the holiday season, horticulture experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are touting bountiful insights about two nutritious leafy vegetables set to elevate festive... more »
Vertiberry chooses Sollum’s CEA technology
Vertiberry, an indoor strawberry farming operation, has chosen Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new facility in Québec. Expected to be operational by December, the indoor/TCEA facility will serve as a test bed for Vertiberry’s... more »
Integrated plant health management strengthens crop resilience
Integrated plant health management (IPHM) builds upon integrated pest management (IPM) by combining plant nutrition, stress tolerance, and biological tools. This holistic approach turns plants into active players in crop protection and improves the performance... more »
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