Category: Vegetables
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.
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 EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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.
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 completed 2024 Strategic Direction Plan.
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Farm Bureau report: Thanksgiving dinner cost declines
It’s going to cost less this year to cook a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family.
USDA releases $2 billion to help specialty crops growers in disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced programs designed to help specialty crop growers recover from natural disasters, including a trio of hurricanes that this fall struck the Southeast.
Georgia officials detect invasive spotted lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects many tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia.
Thanksgiving vegetable lineup to feature higher prices in 2024
Lower-than-usual supply means consumers may be paying more for organic celery and other favorite November ingredients—with a few ‘sweet’ exceptions.
Organic Grower Summit: Improving soil health with organic farming practices
In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change.
USDA awards $5 million to support sustainable packaging lab for fresh produce
The USDA has awarded $5 million to the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foundation for Fresh Produce and Clemson University to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab.
November marked as Arizona Leafy Greens month
Marking the start of the seasonal harvest, Arizona growers and shippers are celebrating the 12th annual Arizona Leafy Greens Month.
IFPA global produce show a “Force for Fresh” in Atlanta
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently concluded its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, after what’s being described as a transformative three days for fresh produce and floral.
Growers to be aided by $235 million USDA hurricane, disaster relief
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Southern sustainable agriculture conference brings together growers, stakeholders
SOWTH 2025 brings together farmers and will be held from Feb. 4-6, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.