Vegetables
Scientists breed better fresh market tomatoes
With some 700 varieties grown around the world, tomatoes come in an array of colors, shapes and sizes. To take advantage of that variety, two North Carolina State University scientists are breeding more flavorful and... more »
Northern corn leaf blight seen in late season planted sweet corn
Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) is a disease caused by the fungal pathogen Exserohilum turcicum. The foliar lesions first develop on the lower leaves and are initially small, elliptical and gray-green in color. As the disease... more »
Registration open for first Missouri Tomato Conference
The inaugural Missouri Tomato Conference will be held Aug. 14-15 to teach growers and serious hobbyists more about Missouri’s top-selling vegetable. The Webb City Farmers Market, in conjunction with the University of Missouri Extension and... more »
Variety of methods keep track of farm visitors
On a busy weekend day, Tougas Family Farm can see upwards of 10,000 customers walking through its fields and orchards. Making sure everyone has paid admission, keeping customers in the right fields and picking produce,... more »
AppHarvest selects SUNSET to regnite Coal Country
Jonathan Webb’s vision of bringing a renewed economic boom to the Appalachians looks to be bright. Wisely he has brought in the industry pioneer and expert to launch his mountain top greenhouse in the heart... more »
Large New Hampshire greenhouse operation gets USDA loan
A business that wants to build two hydroponic greenhouses in New Hampshire's North Country to get tomatoes and salad greens more quickly to New England supermarkets has received $25 million from USDA. North Country... more »
Suncrest USA doing lettuce the hydroponic way
Suncrest USA is putting its best foot forward to become a leader in sustainable hydroponic growing technology, ramping up production in Silicon Valley to meet what the company said is strong demand from restaurants and... more »
Phytophthora disease reported on winter squash and pumpkin
Many areas of Michigan have received a significant amount of rain that favors the development of phytophthora disease on winter squash and pumpkin plants. Other vegetables that are susceptible to Phytophthora capsici include cucumber, zucchini, summer squash,... more »
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