vegetables
Cucumber powerhouse tests organics
Organic cucumber trials are part of Hartung Brothers growing pickling cucumbers. Marking its 50th year, the Madison, Wisconsin, family-run company ... 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 »
Discover how escarole and endive can elevate holiday feasts
As the holiday season continues, horticulture experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are touting b... more »
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. Since the first... more »
National Garden Bureau releases yearly report
The National Garden Bureau (NGB), an organization that conducts plant trials, has released the first Annual Report for the newly combined organization... more »
What are the most prevalent pests impacting organic farms?
What pests are causing the most challenges on your organic farm? Organic fruit and vegetable growers across the U.S. are dealing with a range of insec... more »
Dole uses National Organic Month to interest younger generations
Dole Food Co., one of the first global fruit and vegetable providers to predict the first organic food craze in 2000, is anticipating another wave of ... more »
California organic tomato crop hurt by searing heat, reduced plantings
California’s processing tomato crop is being harmed by intense heat and reduced plantings. California farmers began harvesting processing tomatoe... more »