Category: vegetables

Fruit Growers News | October 2025

Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage

Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard began in 1936. Read how the family operation switched to a retail focus.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Sep 04, 2025

IFPA announces 2026 board of directors

The IFPA has appointed its 2026 board of directors. Read more about who has been named to lead the organization.

Fruit Growers News | September 2025

FIRA USA robotics conference returns

FIRA USA robotics conference returns. Read how this year’s show features more grower tech involvement.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 28, 2025

National ag groups applaud AEWR decision

National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 25, 2025

Cultivating the Future: Cal Poly Strawberry field day showcases innovation, sustainability

The Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day attracted growers. Learn about the strawberry research the event highlighted.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 22, 2025

MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips honored

MSU Extension’s Ben Phillips has been honored. Read more about the vegetable agent receiving the distinguished service award.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 12, 2025

Brad Moorer, MBG Marketing CEO, dies

The head of MBG Marketing has died. Read more about Brad Moorer’s leadership of the berry cooperative.

Fruit Growers News | August 2025

ICE field raids harm growers, workers

ICE field raids are striking farm areas. Read more on how the federal raids are harming growers and workers

Fruit Growers News | July 2025

Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success

Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 19, 2025

EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit

EFI has launched a Pollinator Week toolkit. Learn how the toolkit helps growers with pollination

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 11, 2025

Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency

A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 28, 2025

New University of Florida strawberries better at resisting chilli thrips

University of Florida has found strawberry varieties that show less harm from chilli thrips. Learn more about the findings from UF experts.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 20, 2025

California Berry Cultivars expands variety portfolio

New strawberry varieties from California Berry Cultivars offer growers robust commercial yields. Learn more about the breakthrough additions.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation

Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Stevenson’s Strawberries

Stevenson’s Strawberries is a popular Maine strawberry and pumpkin farms. Read how the farm’s owners want to continue the legacy in the next generation.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 27, 2025

Breaking berry boundaries: NC State improves raspberries

North Carolina tops the U.S. in growing sweet potatoes as well as producing poultry and eggs, and is second nationally in turkeys, trout and Christmas trees, third for cucumbers and hogs, and is in the Top 10 in apples and blueberries.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 22, 2025

Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies

Former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) Charles Hall has died. Read more about his legacy.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 30, 2024

Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries

Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP).

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 25, 2024

Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection

A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 10, 2024

Vertiberry selects Sollum’s CEA technology

Indoor strawberry farming operation Vertiberry has selected Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new Québec operation.

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