Research
Southeast strawberries pest management plan published
The Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP) has been released. The PMSP is for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida growers. Read about the plan here. The states are... more »
Del Jardin Fresh: Tomato farming success
For decades, Juan Lopez, president and owner of farming consulting firm Del Jardin Fresh, has been looking for ways to grow the best tomatoes. “I’ve been farming for 20 years, and you learn something new... more »
Michigan Vegetable Council honors industry leaders
2024 Master Farmer Awards presented to grower, MSU hort department leader By Madi Schafer, Contributing Writer The Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) has recognized two leaders whose contributions have advanced Michigan’s agriculture. Vance Baird and Springdale... more »
UGA trials examine variety performance to help improve watermelons
With consumers going from seeded to seedless watermelons and desiring darker rinds and smaller size melons, breeders are upping their game and producing better varieties that aren’t seeded, too big or light- skinned and possess... more »
MSU researcher receives USDA grant for new SWD biopesticide
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive... more »
Florida strawberry growers aided by new varieties
New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida growers. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, Florida growers have planted the fruits consumers enjoy from December through April. Kenneth Parker, executive director of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association,... more »
Editor’s letter: Considering new varieties, pest prevention
Welcome to the November 2024 issue of Vegetable Growers News, the new varieties issue. With winter debuting and summer and fall harvests in the rear view mirror, many growers find more time to look to... more »
Research indicates medium mesotunnels can exclude insects in cucurbits
Mesotunnels, intermediate in scale between low and high tunnels, can impact the incidences of pests, diseases and quality of fruit produced through such systems. Two studies, one on integrated pest management and the other on... more »
UF researchers examine science-backed fertilization rates
Years of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research yields in science-backed crop fertilization rates are being realized. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP)... more »
Ag research station leaders release 10-year ag research plan
A network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities has issued a report looking to the next decade in ag research. agInnovation is publicizing its 10-year Research Roadmap that outlines strategic priorities for agricultural innovation.... more »
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