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Vegetable groups receive USDA market promotion funds

Watermelons, potatoes and sweet potatoes are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding.

Florida tomato leader new Washington apple president

The leader of Florida's tomato industry is leaving the Sunshine State to head the Washington Apple Commission. Michael Schadler, the executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), is the new president of the Washington Apple Comm... more

Georgia, FieldWatch work together on pesticide safety

Georgia is partnering with a nonprofit mapping operation to promote safe pesticide handling.

Spotted lanternfly discovered in Michigan

The invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been detected in a Michigan county.

World Potato Congress honors Industry Award winners

Nine remarkable individuals were honored at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia, for their significant contributions to the global potato industry. The awards were presented by Peter VanderZaag, president of World Potato Congress (W... more

Robots to boost Australian veggie growers’ tech

Aussie vegetable growers are set to gain a competitive edge with exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery under a groundbreaking new program.

Strawberry pest controlled by using fewer pesticides

Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pest
A University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest.