Vegetables

Soil calcium-to-magnesium ratios show no influence on crop yield

The question of balance between soil magnesium and calcium levels seems to revive among farmers every few years. On soils where lime is recommended, and the lowest cost source is high-magnesium dolomitic lime, some farmers... more »

Illiana Vegetable Growers Symposium set for Jan. 5

Commercial vegetable farmers and market gardeners will have networking opportunities and get tips on how to improve their business when they meet at the Illiana Vegetable Growers Symposium. The event will be 8 a.m. to... more »

Rain simulation project aimed at Georgia vegetable production

A simulated rain research project coordinated by two University of Georgia scientists is aimed at enhancing and improving vegetable production. A custom-built rainfall simulator previously developed by scientists at the USDA Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory... more »

Pollination Forum spotlights issues facing pollinators

On Monday, Nov. 28, Michigan State University will host A Pollination Forum, an evening outreach event to present the latest information on issues facing bees and the solutions being developed to support crop pollination. Held at... more »

Georgia farmers face challenges from drought

Georgia farmers are experiencing one of the worst droughts in recent memory, and University of Georgia climatologist Pam Knox cautions that there could be a potential repeat next year. “I’m thinking about April 1 of... more »

MDARD leading Michigan ag businesses on China trade mission

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams is leading her first food and agriculture trade mission to China this week. The goal of the mission is to introduce Michigan companies to... more »

Sakata Seed joins patent pool

Sakata Seed Corporation will join the Vegetable International Licensing Platform, commonly referred to as ‘ILP,’ a private association with its office in the Netherlands. ILP members make all of their patents related to vegetable breeding... more »

Ag census sheds light on farming trends

The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years and always provides some interesting data. Although it's a survey, a quick look at the numbers over time can help us begin to understand some trends... more »