Insects
Veg Connections: strategies to protect cucurbits from insect-transmitted diseases
Diseases in cucurbits can be spread in many ways, including seed, soil, wind and insects. Among these, insect-transmitted diseases account for the greatest share, though exact numbers vary by region, crop and climate. Viruses and... more »
Hollabaugh’s Pennsylvania vegetable, farm market success
Moving into vegetable crops and other tree fruit has helped Pennsylvania apple grower Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market diversify through seven decades of successful growing. While apples and peaches remain its core crops, Hollabaugh... more »
What are the biggest pests and diseases affecting you the most?
Fruit and vegetable growers around the U.S. have experienced different insect and disease threats. Here at Vegetable Growers News, we want to better understand the challenges your operation faces. What pests and diseases are impacting... more »
Mesotunnels and muskmelons: Optimizing row covers for sustainable agriculture
Organic and sustainable specialty crop growers face a unique balancing act of producing high-quality crops while preserving the health of the environment for seasons to come. However, every growing season brings an army of challenges:... more »
Protecting the plate: Why sound science must guide nation’s health policy
The recent release of the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Commission report, led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy, Jr., has generated considerable discussion across U.S. food and agriculture sectors.... more »
Golden Stock Farms’ asparagus success
Growing asparagus is notoriously challenging, but that hasn’t stopped Golden Stock Farms. Located on the west side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the fourth-generation family farm has found success cultivating the crop in Oceana County, one... more »
New methyl bromide alternative fumigation treatment approved
The International Treatment Solutions Group (INTRESO) has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for eFUME, a methyl bromide alternative fumigation treatment. Suited to a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and cut flowers, the trademarked... more »
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
The mission of AC Foods is to expand access to healthy food through better farming, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, responsible land stewardship and supporting local communities where it grows and operates. “We are... more »
MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension vegetable specialist Benjamin Phillips received the distinguished service award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA). The award was presented during NACAA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement... more »
Exploring the possibility of growing scotch bonnet peppers in the Midwest
During a family vacation in Jamaica, we fell in love with the food, spices and condiments that go with the cuisine. Back in the mainland U.S., I said to my wife that Scotch Bonnet peppers... more »
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Veg Connections: strategies to protect cucurbits from insect-transmitted diseases
GLEXPO: Smart strategies for healthier crops
Hollabaugh’s Pennsylvania vegetable, farm market success
40 Under Forty class
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
Farm Market & Agritourism: Aligning farm market products with consumer values
Ag Labor Review: There is an abundance of low-hanging fruit.
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