Category: Vegetables
New UC studies estimate production costs for coastal lettuce, broccoli
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources UC Cooperative Extension UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Vertical farming operator Oishii names new chief commercial officer
Oishii vertical farming strawberries indoor farming greenhouse
2023 Farm Bill forum scheduled by Farm Foundation
2023 Farm Bill policy Farm Foundation
CDFA seeks members for shipping point program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking candidates for vacancies on the Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee.
Cal Pol Strawberry Center Field Day sets attendance record
Nearly 500 strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered for the seventh annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
As season ends, South Texas Onion Committee reports successful marketing year
TX1015 sweet onions South Texas Onion Committee STOC promotions
Post FDA, Yiannas continues traceability mission at Wiliot
Frank Yiannas, the former deputy commissioner of food policy and response of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has joined Wiliot as a strategic advisor.
NOA convention to bring growers, researchers together
National Onion Association NOA convention National Allium Research Conference NARC
Farm Medicine scientist recognized for studying farm household challenges
National Farm Medicine Center farm household challenges farmers Farm Foundation
Drones help with crop soil science
drones crop soil science research crop science soil health technology unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs American Society of Agronomy Crop Science Society of America
Construction begins on USDA-WSU research building
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant sciences building that will house scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Washington State University (WSU).
IFPA show lineup draws on tech, business, sports worlds
The International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup includes speakers chosen to inspire attendees.
Wholesum reports on social, environmental responsibility efforts
Wholesum organic Conscientious Company Report sustainability Fair Trade
Ag-Mart Produce ceases Florida tomato production
Florida tomato grower Ag-Mart Produce is closing operations, citing below-market pricing on imported tomatoes.
California melon growers applaud crop despite delay
California melons watermelon cantaloupe honeydew water water rules
G&R Farms’ Pam Dasher, Vidalia onion pioneer, dies
Pam Dasher G&R Farms Vidalia onions sweet onions pecans
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance supports legislation
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers, have endorsed legislation that addresses several key priorities in the 2023 Farm Bill.
Vidalia Onion Committee pairs with Certified Angus Beef
The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) is partnering with Certified Angus Beef for a social media content series aimed at helping at-home chefs level-up their grilling.
Late blight found in Ontario potatoes
Late blight potatoes Ontario
AgroFresh acquires postharvest tech company Tessara
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has acquired Tessara, a postharvest solutions provider.