Vegetables
USDA plans data users confab
USDA has scheduled its biannual data users meeting. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is set to host the biannual Data Users’ Meeting on Oct. 15-16, which provides an online forum for stakeholders to discuss... more »
Bayer’s Culinary Council aims to shape future of vegetable breeding
Bayer Vegetable Seeds has created a Culinary Council to collaborate with chefs and foodservice experts, aiming to influence the future breeding of vegetables that meet both consumer and grower needs. The council held its inaugural... more »
NOA annual convention scheduled for December in Savannah
Members of the National Onion Association plan to converge in Savannah, Georgia, for the industry's yearly convention. The Dec. 8-11 conference is scheduled for the Alida/Marriott hotel in Savannah’s thriving Riverfront Entertainment District. Different this... more »
UF estimates Hurricane Debby ag damages
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has released damage estimates from Hurricane Debby. Hurricane Debby struck north Florida in early August. The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby... more »
IFPA Policy Retreat prepares industry advocacy for 2025 challenges
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) convened a Policy Retreat this month, gathering members of its U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee to lay the groundwork for its 2025 advocacy efforts. The event,... more »
Have you had to overcome pest challenges this year, too?
In 2024, what insect pests are impacting your fruit and vegetable crops the most? Vegetable Growers News would like to know. Please, take a moment or two to complete this brief survey. Your input is... more »
Duda Farm Fresh Foods promotes, hires sales and strategy leaders
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a grower of fresh vegetables, has unveiled key changes in its leadership. Jeff Goodale has been promoted to senior vice president of strategy and business development, while Alan Ediger has joined... more »
New AI-powered offering provides new lettuce thinning option for growers
Niqo Robotics has introduced its new RoboThinner technology to the North American market, aiming to improve lettuce farming through AI-driven precision. In a recent press release, Niqo Robotics boasted that RoboThinner uses real-time AI to... more »