Vegetables

Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge deadline bumped

The American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit have extended the deadline for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions... more »

Ag Labor Review: NCAE busy with changes to H-2A, other programs

There are just a few things going on in the world of U.S. agricultural labor these days. Last Fall, the Department of Labor (DOL) at long-last published its version of the H-2A Program Rule. This... more »

Farm Market & Agritourism: Build a value ladder and they will climb

What is a value ladder? Here is a definition on www.mightynetworks.com: “A value ladder is a marketing term to describe a relationship between a brand and a customer in which, as a brand adds more... more »

UF students learn growing skills in horticultural sciences teaching garden

Luminous yellow squash, bright red turnips and blooming artichokes are only some of the crops that were grown this spring in University of Florida’s Horticultural Sciences Teaching Garden. The garden is an experiential learning garden... more »

UF researchers develop target spot resistant tomatoes

University of Florida researchers may have found the key to developing tomatoes that can resist the catastrophic target spot of tomato disease. Although it has been around for 50 years, target spot of tomato has... more »

NWPB promotes marketing achievements

The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) has released the findings of a new study that shows how the organization’s marketing activities help shape the demand for watermelons. The study, conducted with research partner Armada Corporate... more »

Caveats for CA storage of asparagus

It's possible to extend the Michigan asparagus season by two weeks or more through controlled atmosphere storage. Randy Beaudry, horticultural professor at Michigan State University, outlined some takeaways from a study of CA storage for... more »

Taking control: CA storage for asparagus extends season

Asparagus growers are intrigued with the potential for extending the shelf life of the highly perishable crop to boost its postharvest life and lengthen a more profitable marketing window. Some research has been done on... more »