Vegetables
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention farm, market tour
Participants in the Jan. 27-30 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania, were able to view southeast Pennsylvania farm and farm market operations east of Harrisburg. During the Jan. 27 tour, participants visited these... more »
Sakata Seed America makes leadership changes
Vegetable and melon seed supplier Sakata Seed America has announced an executive leadership transition. After more than 15 years of service as Sakata Seed America’s president and chief executive officer, Dave Armstrong plans to step... more »
Pennsylvania growers, farm markets recognized
At the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, Pennsylvania’s vegetable and horticulture associations recognized industry leaders. During a Jan. 29 Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) annual membership meeting, PVGA leaders honored a longtime member with its... more »
Cover crops for berry growers
As berry growers increasingly seek sustainable practices to enhance soil health, the use of cover crops is emerging as a powerful tool that offers both benefits and challenges in cultivating vibrant yields. We know roots... more »
California Berry Cultivars expands variety portfolio
California Berry Cultivars LLC has commercially released two new strawberry varieties. Castaic and Alhambra are “breakthrough additions” to CBC's established varieties Adelanto, Belvedere and Alturas, creating the industry's “most comprehensive portfolio addressing critical production challenges,”... more »
Stevenson’s Strawberries
Stevenson’s Strawberries began with one acre and almost five decades later is one of the most popular strawberry and pumpkin farms in Wayne, Maine, now growing 130 acres. It was back in the late 1970s... more »
USDA eliminates more than $1B in funding for local food purchases
A pair of federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA, with a national organization warning of more cuts to come. The... more »
Buddy Leger, national watermelon leader, dies
Charles M. “Buddy” Leger, a major U.S. watermelon and pecan grower, has died. He was 92. Leger co-founded Leger & Son, based in Cordele, Georgia. Leger, who was also... more »
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