Vegetables
Funding, caps increased for new USDA specialty crop program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended applic... more »
Organic targets may require new markets
New markets may be required for organic growers in California, according to a report from the California Farm Bureau Federation. When Jeff and Anni... more »
Profitable retail sales period for potatoes noted
Potato retail sales recently experienced a profitable period in July to September volume sales, according to a report. Organic fresh potatoes also ... more »
2024 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners recognized
The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award Class of 2024 was recognized during a Dec. 10 reception at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market ... more »
Seasonal worker promoted to shed manager at organic G&R Farms
Conventional and organic Vidalia onion grower-shipper G&R Farms has promoted a former seasonal worker to shed manager. In the role, Fabian Muri... more »
Virginia Cooperative Extension helps communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Brantley Ivey thought his farm was ready for the coming storm. Days before Hurricane Helene, Ivey and his crew at River Ridge Farm in Grayson Count... more »
MSU Extension introduces strategic direction plan
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly comp... more »
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. The Jan. 9-11 conference returns to the Savannah Conve... more »
