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Few Gripes Come From Fruit, Vegetable Producers
President George W. Bush's proposed 2006 budget for U.S. Department of Agriculture operations brought protests from many farm groups, but little criticism from the fruit and vegetable industries. President Bush proposed a 5 percent, or... more »
Washington State on Drought Watch
The irrigation outlook for Washington state this year is bad – one of the worst ever. Unless there are massive rainstorms during the spring and summer, there's not going to be enough water. Authorities are... more »
Pumpkin Man Transformation Didn’t Happen Overnight
"I'm a great believer that you will advertise or the bankruptcy court will advertise for you," Gene Rhodes said. "You have to be in front of the people continuously or they're going to forget about... more »
Asparagus Growers Prepare for Processing Plant Loss
What's the state of asparagus in the state of Washington? It's hard to pin down, but change is in the air. Washington's asparagus industry is in a state of flux, with long-term implications for its... more »
Search for Taste Leads to Rediscovering Old Tomato Varieties
Heirloom tomatoes aren't just "the old kind" like your folks grew in the garden when you were really young. They may be old, but many are unfamiliar to you or anybody you know. They could... more »
Pumpkin Farm Expands Its Options
Twenty-five years ago, Ralph and Janice Jutte bought Pigeon Roost Farm in Hebron, Ohio, about 25 miles east of Columbus. They bought the farm because they wanted to provide their three kids with a strong... more »
Tempting Vegetables Lure in Customers
Atina Diffley remembers the Alar scare of 1989 – but for the opposite reason many apple growers remember it. For apple growers, it was a financial disaster. In panic, schools dropped apples from the lunch... more »
Farmers’ Market Braces for Rush of Produce, Customers
It was May 27, a Friday, and things were fairly slow at the Fulton Street Farmers' Market. Many stalls were empty, and produce items were few and far between. Some of the vendors had put... more »
The Vegetable Growers News Introduces Editorial Board
In our ongoing effort to improve the coverage in The Vegetable Growers News, we have established an editorial advisory board. The board will serve as our eyes and ears in the different growing regions of... more »
Swanson pickles millions of cukes
A quart of dill pickles doesn't sit in the refrigerator very long in most households. "People have a natural craving for that salty, sour taste," said John Swanson. "Even kids love pickles. They're a great... more »
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