Category: Vegetables
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms advances sustainable practices in vegetable farming with regenerative methods, renewable energy and strict food safety.
Organic Produce Summit registration opens
Registration opens Feb. 4 for this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS).
Organic growers may require new markets
When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce.
GFVGA leader Charles Hall dies
Charles Hall, former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died. Read more about his legacy.
Home gardening trend surveyed
Americans are spending less time gardening, according to a survey.
NC State improves raspberries
While North Carolina is the leading U.S. grower of sweet potatoes, third in cucumbers and is in the Top 10 in apples and blueberries, the state isn’t much of a player in raspberries.
Southeast strawberries pest management plan published
The Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP) has been released.
Brussels sprouts nab more acreage as demand grows
The Brussels sprouts that farmers grow today no longer taste bitter, thanks to breeding efforts through the years to produce sweeter varieties.
Tomato disease management drives Del Jardin Fresh’s success
Del Jardin Fresh provides produce-growing services. Read how Del Jardin integrates soil health and tomato disease management to protect yields and boost tomato quality.
2024 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners honored
This year’s class of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners has been honored.
Onion grower G&R Farms promotes seasonal worker to shed manager
A former seasonal worker has been promoted to shed manager at G&R Farms, which grows Vidalia sweet onions and other crops.
Edible Garden partnering with James Beard winning chef to highlight produce
Edible Garden, a greenhouse and hydroponic producer, is partnering with a chef to promote fresh produce.
Specialty crop competitiveness assistance funds available
Applications are being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive.
New strategic plan released by Michigan State Extension
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan.
Report: Fresh potatoes top seller in fresh vegetable pound sales
Fresh potatoes rank as the top seller in terms of fresh vegetable volume movement.
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be Feb. 5-6 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan.
Produce distributors group to meet during New York Produce Show
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) plans to host its annual meeting during the New York Produce Show (NYPS).
UF: escarole and endive can elevate holiday feasts
As Thanksgiving approaches, ushering in the holiday season, horticulture experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are touting bountiful insights about two nutritious leafy vegetables set to elevate festive meals and home gardens this year: escarole and endive.
Vertiberry chooses Sollum’s CEA technology
Vertiberry, an indoor strawberry farming operation, has chosen Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new facility in Québec.