Vegetables

USDA helping growers through $235 million in hurricane, disaster relief

Growers who suffered damages from recent hurricanes are being aided by the he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance... more »

UF research shows herbicide plus fertilizer equals fewer weeds, more tomatoes

A combination of herbicide and fertilizer can prevent the nasty nutsedge weed from harming tomatoes, new University of Florida research shows. That, in turn, should mean more of the fruit being sold in the marketplace.... more »

Growing media influences how plant health is managed in hydroponic production

Hydroponics is a way of growing plants without soil, but that doesn’t mean it is all media- less. Media is often used as a way to stabilize plants and provide a place for root development.... more »

Research indicates medium mesotunnels can exclude insects in cucurbits

Mesotunnels, intermediate in scale between low and high tunnels, can impact the incidences of pests, diseases and quality of fruit produced through such systems. Two studies, one on integrated pest management and the other on... more »

Naturipe Farms increases Sunshine State strawberry production

Naturipe Farms is expanding its strawberry holdings in the Sunshine State. The global berry producer has enlarged its Florida strawberry operations by bringing more than 200 acres of strawberries into Central Florida. The Chavez family... more »

Refreshing your disease management plan

Whether you have struggled with diseases in the past or diseases are the bane of your crops, now is a good time to develop or revisit plans for managing diseases in your operation. Planning for... more »

Soil tarping effects on weed pressure and onion production

Onions are particularly susceptible to competition with weeds during production. This is due to their slow growth and minimal leaf canopy that reduces their ability to shade out weeds. It is important for growers to... more »

IFPA global produce show a “Force for Fresh” in Atlanta

IFPA's recent global produce show was a "Force for Fresh." The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently wrapped up its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, after what's being described as a transformative three days for... more »