Sweet Corn
Improving soil health focus of Organic Grower Summit session
Regenerative agriculture practices align with organic standards, emphasizing climate-friendly practices and soil health. In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change. “We started realizing that our... more »
Illinois Foundation Seeds expands reach, acquires Del Monte’s sweet corn genetics
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI) has acquired the sweet corn genetics portfolio from Del Monte Foods, expanding its global services in vegetable processing. The acquisition supports IFSI’s growth strategy, while advancing innovations in sweet corn... more »
Reinke introduces precision center pivot irrigation systems
Irrigation supplier Reinke has introduced a precision center pivot irrigation system. Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, has introduced E3, the first precision series of center pivot systems. The patented irrigation... more »
New study explores sweet corn’s battle between beneficial, harmful fungi
A recent study by scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) revealed the complex interaction between sweet corn's defense mechanisms against harmful fungi and the effectiveness of beneficial fungi used as biopesticides. The study,... 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 »
Sweet corn movement declines
U.S. sweet corn movement is down from last fall. On Sept. 17, the USDA’s Specialty Crops Market News Federal and State Market News Service reported seasonal sweet corn movement was 4.5 million 42-pound packages, down... more »
A. Duda & Sons’ Ed Duda mourned
A. Duda & Sons' Ed Duda has died. Duda, a principal of A. Duda & Sons Inc., died Aug. 11. He was 91. Western Growers and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) mourns the passing... more »
Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables
Weather issues are challenging this year's East Coast organic vegetable deal. Sustained hot, wet weather has been affecting organic produce crops from Georgia to Maine. Hurricane Debby and high summer temperatures have reduced the growing... more »
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