Category: Vegetables
Sweet corn movement declines
USDA’s Specialty Crops Market News Federal and State Market News Service reported seasonal sweet corn movement declines.
Managing increased customer traffic at your farm market
Managing increased customer traffic at your farm market is important. Read how proper management can increase sales.
Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS changes name
Plant breeder Pop Vriend Seeds gains a new name. On Oct. 1, the Netherlands-based Pop Vriend plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V.
Neolithics introduces AI produce inspection for vegetable growers
Neolithics has launched an AI-based produce inspection service designed to benefit vegetable growers by providing rapid, non-destructive assessments.
Vegetables, potatoes counter expanding U.S. ag export deficit
Despite an increasing overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit, exports of fruits, vegetables and nuts are helping balance losses in other ag export sectors, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
October to bring growers, tech leaders to FIRA USA ag robotics show
This fall is bringing the third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show in northern California.
Great Lakes Greenhouses boosts cucumber production with LED Lighting
Great Lakes Greenhouses has enhanced production through the use of Philips GreenPower LED toplighting and the GrowWise Control System.
Organic Seed Growers conference planned
Next year’s Organic Seed Growers conference is scheduled.
USDA ag trade advisory committees seek new members
New members to serve on USDA ag trade committees are being solicited.
USDA research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability
The USDA ARS unveiled research indicating that diverse crop rotations offer stability for vegetable growers facing climate challenges.
FIRA USA 2024 offers live in-field demonstrations
This October, FIRA USA 2024 will provide live demonstrations of the lasted technological innovations for fruit, vegetables, field crops.
Harvesting equipment partnership between Oxbo, Fresno State
Oxbo, which supplies growers of grapes, berries, tomatoes and pistachios harvesters and other specialty equipment, is partnering with Fresno State University and introducing pistachio harvesting machinery.
Charcoal rot emerges in California processing tomatoes
The most recent UCCE Kern County vegetable crop update, a hot summer has led to the charcoal rot in some processing tomato fields.
Markon annual summit attracts foodservice customers
A foodservice cooperative’s annual summit attracted customers.
Explore cutting-edge practices, specialty crop research and more at the Great Lakes EXPO
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor.
CDFA’s Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking applicants to fill vacancy on Seed Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pest Exclusion Branch is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Seed Advisory Board.
Calavo sells fresh cut business to focus on other production
Calavo Growers, Inc. announced it has completed the sale of its Fresh Cut business to F&S Fresh Foods for $83 million.
USDA helping growers affected by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby.
WSU Extension Onion Field Day scheduled
The 2024 WSU Extension Onion Field Day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Hartley Farms in the Horse Heaven Hills.
NC State research projects awarded funding
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has been awarded nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million.