Category: Vegetables
Renaissance BioScience biopesticide wins award
A bioengineering company has won recognition for its crop protection scientific efforts.
Sakata expands agricultural operations, opens Woodland Innovation Center
Sakata America Holding Company, Inc. celebrates the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center.
USDA plans data users confab
USDA has scheduled its biannual data users meeting.
Bayer’s Culinary Council aims to shape future of vegetable breeding
Bayer Vegetable Seeds has created a Culinary Council to influence the future breeding of vegetables that meet both consumer and grower needs.
NOA annual convention scheduled for December in Savannah
Members of the National Onion Association plan to converge in Savannah, Georgia, for the industry’s yearly convention.
UF estimates Hurricane Debby ag damages
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has released damage estimates from Hurricane Debby.
Have you had to overcome pest challenges this year, too?
In 2024, what insect pests are impacting your fruit and vegetable crops the most? Vegetable Growers News would like to know.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods promotes, hires sales and strategy leaders
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a grower of fresh vegetables, has unveiled key changes in its leadership.
New AI-powered offering provides new lettuce thinning option for growers
Niqo Robotics has introduced its new RoboThinner technology to the North American market, aiming to improve lettuce farming through AI-driven precision.
Global Produce and Floral Show attendees have the opportunity to obtain free cyber insights
ZAG Technical Services will be offering free Cyber Insights Reports at the Global Produce and Floral Show.
Editor’s Letter: Food safety, harvest and a new focus are all in the forefront
Welcome to Vegetable Growers News’ (VGN) food safety issue, which highlights postharvest steps growers are taking to ensure the crop safety.
Advancing onion thrips management: innovations and latest research insights
MSU researchers share insecticide and non-chemical strategies for onion thrips management. Discover how to protect onion crops effectively.
EFI celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
EFI is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the contributions of Hispanic and Latino farmworkers in agriculture.
GreenVenus unveils fast-growing lettuce varieties for indoor farming
GreenVenus, an agricultural technology company, has announced the development of fast-growing lettuce cultivars designed for indoor farming.
Earth-friendly practices reinvigorate land, aid grower efficiencies
Discover how regenerative agriculture practices improve soil health, reduce inputs and strengthen crop quality for vegetable growers.
Sorting technology combats toxic weeds in vegetables
Advanced vegetable crop protection technology helps processors detect and remove toxic weeds, improving food safety and boosting efficiency.
Strengthening Organic Systems helps growers, industry follow new organic rules
Growers are adapting to the Strengthening Organic Enforcement program rules, which regulate how organic items are produced, handled and sold.
BrightFarms opens greenhouse in Yorkville, Illinois
BrightFarms has opened a new greenhouse hub in Yorkville, Illinois, marking the first of three regional hubs to launch in 2024.
Titan Farms diversifies, expands from peaches into vegetables
Since before the turn of the century, Titan Farms has been a leading East Coast grower of vegetables and peaches.