Category: vegetables
Specialty crop growers adapt harvests, crop protection during extreme heat
Fruit and vegetable growers are adjusting harvest schedules, protecting workers and investing in heat-mitigation strategies as prolonged periods of extreme weather challenge specialty crop production.
CDC, FDA investigating Cyclospora outbreak across 17 states
The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak affecting 17 states. Officials have not identified the source of the foodborne illness, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Market report: California grape season ramps up, tomato supplies tighten
The report notes steady supplies of organic strawberries from California at promotable pricing. Meanwhile, Pacific Northwest organic blueberry production is expected to ramp up.
California avocado industry pushes seasonal tariff-rate quota proposal
The California Avocado Commission has launched an advocacy campaign supporting a seasonal tariff-rate quota on Mexican avocado imports during California’s peak harvest season as federal officials review the USMCA trade agreement.
White House seeks $11 billion in aid for specialty crop, Florida growers
Learn what the proposal includes and what it could mean for fruit and vegetable growers.
It’s not just market growers: U.S. strawberry processing volumes limited, too
Meanwhile, tight supplies and higher production costs continue to support frozen strawberry prices.
UF experts deploy AI to help farmers forecast crop yields
New tools count fruit and flowers with drone imagery, helping growers forecast strawberry and tomato yields.
Farm Market Friday: Northeast Ohio photo tour part 2
Hit the road as we stop in at three Northeast Ohio farm market and agritourism operations. Check out the photo galleries.
New Reservoir program lowers barriers for ag robotics, AI startups
Reservoir Farms launches a free tier that gives startups, researchers and innovators access to on-farm testing and commercialization support.
Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour
Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.
Study finds strawberry powdery mildew evolved separately across continents
Researchers discovered that the powdery mildew infecting strawberries in North America is genetically different from the version found in Europe and Asia.
Report: China to boost U.S. ag purchases – and not just soybeans – following Trump trade talks
U.S. officials say China is expected to purchase billions of dollars in American agricultural products annually following new trade discussions between the two countries.
Berry bounce back: Warm weather, new varieties boost California strawberry crops
California strawberry growers are seeing early, heavy harvest volumes in 2026 as warm temperatures and new berry varieties boost production.
Great Lakes Tek Flex highlights robotics, precision ag tech for specialty crop growers
Great Lakes Tek Flex will showcase robotics, drones and precision ag technology for specialty crop growers Sept. 10-11 in Michigan.
Frost survey: Help PA Farm Bureau grasp April freeze impacts
Take Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s short farmer survey to help quantify the impact of April’s frost.
Farm Market Fridays: Rohrbach’s is where family fun, local goods, friendly smiles and killer BBQ meet
Meet Rohrbach’s, a Central PA treasure with a unique mix of local goods and food and a serious commitment to building community through agritourism and events.
Robotic gripper senses ripeness and harvests fruit without bruising
Read more about how the Cornell-designed soft robotic gripper uses touch sensing to identify ripeness at harvest.