2015 Michigan Agritourism directory expanded, offered in full color
The Michigan Agritourism Association released its 2015 directory featuring agritourism destinations across the state. This year's directory is upgrade... more »
UGA researcher seeking to improve squash crop
A University of Georgia (UGA) vegetable horticulturist is searching for new squash varieties to help Georgia farmers improve the state's $24.7 mil... more »
Conveyor machine keeps harvest labor costs down
When Jim Abma began growing produce on a large scale a few years ago for his family's 85-year-old farm in Wyckoff, New Jersey, he realized he had a pr... more »
Maintain quality during postharvest handling
Successful marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables depends on maintaining the quality through harvest and beyond.Marita Cantwell, postharvest special... more »
Nimitz receives Michigan exemption for carrots
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Adama issued a news release April 27 stating the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has is... more »
Squash vine borer moth can be disastrous for small growers
The squash vine borer is a moth belonging to a group called “clearwing” moths. This is because the adult moths have transparent wings that... more »
Georgia vegetable growers approve new marketing order assessment
Georgia vegetable growers have a new marketing order. The Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Vegetables – Marketing Order for Vegetabl... more »
Nimitz receives California registration
The nematicide Nimitz, produced by Adama, has received state registration in California for use on tomatoes, peppers, okra, eggplant, cucumbers, water... more »
UC researcher seeks more colorful sweet potatoes
Americans draw their cuisine from a vast array of cultures, but on Thanksgiving most of us sit down to eat essentially the same foods: roast turkey wi... more »
Labor, food safety, transportation priorities for new MVC president
Joe Pirrone will be the next president of the Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC). He'll start his two-year term in 2015, replacing outgoing president Ra... more »
