Category: Vegetables
Rodent attack: How growers can battle rat, squirrel, gopher damage
Rats and other wildlife are damaging orchards and fields. Learn what researchers are doing to control rodent damage.
Owyhee’s Idaho-Oregon onion, asparagus legacy
Owyhee Produce is a longtime Idaho grower. Read about the third generation grower’s legacy of growing onions and other vegetables.
Hydroponic farming: Great Lakes Growers’ sustainable lettuce growing
Great Lakes Growers grows leafy greens and herbs. Read how the Ohio greenhouse grower works to grow sustainable hydroponics.
Mesotunnels and muskmelons: Optimizing row covers for sustainable agriculture
Mesotunnels and muskmelons can help sustainability. Read about research into row covers for integrated pest management.
Protecting the plate: Why sound science must guide nation’s health policy
The MAHA Commission report is being discussed. Learn what aspects of the report are being greeted with caution by one industry advocate.
Applications for USHBC blueberry leadership program now open
The USHBC has opened applicants for its blueberry leadership program. Read about the program and its recent graduating class of industry professionals.
U.S. ag exports harmed amid trade disputes, competition
U.S. ag exports are declining. Read how American ag is falling behind other countries.
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
Specialty crop leaders urge targeted aid and continued trade talks as the government shutdown stalls relief. Learn what’s at stake for growers.
Southern growers to benefit from Helene recovery funding
Georgia and South Carolina growers receive federal Helene disaster relief for orchards, infrastructure and future losses. Get details now.
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
UF is the new host for a major plant breeding accelerator program. Learn what crops could benefit from the research.
USDA, Labor department investigating high farm input costs
The USDA is investigating high farm input costs. Learn what USDA and the Justice Department are doing about high grower costs.
Golden Stock Farms’ asparagus success
Golden Stock Farms asparagus has been growing asparagus since the 1960s. Learn about their secret to success.
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
Organic betterful Blues are being grown. Read how AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues.
Veg Connections: Cellulose mulch shows promise for sustainable agriculture
Cellulose mulch shows promise for sustainable agriculture. Read about the research conducted by Purdue University scientists.
BASF introduces new short-day onion varieties
BASF has introduced short-day onion varieties. Learn how the onions could benefit growers.
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.
South Africa opens for U.S. fresh blueberries
The South Africa market has opened for U.S. blueberries. Read more about the change that will benefit fresh blueberries
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
A Florida tomato grower leads the International Fresh Produce Association. Read more about who has been named to lead the organization.
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.