Vegetables Archives - Specialty Crop Industry https://specialtycropindustry.com/category/vegetables/ Vegetable and Specialty Crop News Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:59:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 116110416 Seminis Pepper Varieties Solution for Bacterial Leaf Spot https://specialtycropindustry.com/seminis-pepper-varieties-solution-for-bacterial-leaf-spot/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=22812 By Clint Thompson Seminis Vegetable Seeds (Bayer) has an answer for those pepper producers combating bacterial leaf spot disease. New varieties with disease resistance are critical for growers who are concerned that they are overusing imperfect fungicides. Andrew Scruggs, market development representative in North Carolina for Bayer Vegetable Seeds, discussed the situation facing growers. “You think about the Southeast United ...

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]]> 22812 Grilled Vegetables: Another Option for July 4 Cookouts https://specialtycropindustry.com/grilled-vegetables-another-option-for-july-4-cookouts/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=22397 This July 4 should not just be about grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. Vegetables can work just fine on the outdoor grill, says Sandy Proctor, Extension food expert with Kansas State University. She discussed the idea of cooking fresh veggies this holiday season. “I think grilled vegetables are really an opportunity to show what you can do on the grill ...

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]]> 22397 What to Do About Pepper Diseases in Georgia https://specialtycropindustry.com/what-to-do-about-pepper-diseases-in-georgia/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=22310 By Bhabesh Dutta Anthracnose in pepper is caused by a fungal group of pathogens belonging to mainly Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and C. acutatum. TWO TYPES OF ANTHRACNOSEAnthracnose in pepper is a common issue that pepper growers face, particularly after sun scalding of fruits. This type of anthracnose is called “secondary anthracnose” as the fungal pathogen needs some kind of injury to ...

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]]> 22310 Florida Vegetable Producer: Importing 60% of Produce is Scary https://specialtycropindustry.com/florida-vegetable-producer-importing-60-of-produce-is-scary/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:15:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=22235 By Clint Thompson Communication remains the key tool in the toolbox that growers and specialty crop industry leaders need to utilize in convincing consumers to support locally grown produce. It is a strategic tactic that is being under-utilized according to Chuck Obern with C&B Farms, located south of Clewiston, Florida. “The real issue all of us have and I don’t ...

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]]> 22235 Elderberry Grows in Popularity Due to Health Benefits https://specialtycropindustry.com/elderberry-grows-in-popularity-due-to-health-benefits/ Mon, 22 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=22094 By Maegan Beatty Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) is a fruit crop that is suitable for both commercial and home growing. In April, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted an orchard field day, where Dave Jarnagin of Hyldemoer and Company gave an educational presentation on the elderberry and elderflower. Elderberries are native to North America but ...

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]]> 22094 Vegetable Seminars Added to Citrus Show https://specialtycropindustry.com/vegetable-seminars-added-to-citrus-show/ Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=21929 By Clint Thompson A new feature of the Florida Grower Citrus Show was a win for growers and leaders of the region’s vegetable crop industry. The annual event in Fort Pierce no longer focuses solely on Florida citrus production. The addition of vegetable-based seminars catered to specialty crop producers during the April 13 event. Judging by the attendance, the audience ...

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]]> 21929 UF/IFAS Hosts Orchard Field Day https://specialtycropindustry.com/uf-ifas-hosts-orchard-field-day/ Tue, 02 May 2023 15:50:04 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=21918 By Maegan Beatty Last week, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted an Orchard Field Day at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra, Florida. The field day served as an educational event for commercial farmers, home gardeners and industry representatives. Attendees gathered to learn more about fruit crop diversification options. Speakers covered ...

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]]> 21918 Introducing the Commercial Vegetable Production Website https://specialtycropindustry.com/introducing-the-commercial-vegetable-production-website/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=21371 By Elise Schuchman and Craig Frey A new website dedicated to Florida commercial vegetable production is now available. The site (commercialveg.ifas.ufl.edu) is a collaborative effort between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension offices, research and education centers, growers and crop consultants. It provides commercial vegetable growers with a consolidated access point to the latest ...

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]]> 21371 USDA NASS Updates Vegetable Production for 2022 https://specialtycropindustry.com/usda-nass-updates-vegetable-production-for-2022/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=21265 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducted a 2022 vegetable grower inquiry. It found that the nation’s production for 26 estimated vegetable and melon crops totaled 658 million cwt, down 2% from 2021. The three largest crops were tomatoes, onions and sweet corn, which combined for 53% of all vegetables produced. The value of utilized ...

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]]> 21265 Interplanting Ornamentals With Vegetable Crops https://specialtycropindustry.com/interplanting-ornamentals-with-vegetable-crops/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:30:00 +0000 https://specialtycropindustry.com/?p=20339 By Ayanava Majumdar, Olivia Fuller and David Lawrence Small farms are diversified farms that grow many crops in a limited space. One question that is asked very commonly is whether it is advisable to interplant ornamentals with vegetable crops, also known as companion planting. It is somewhat common to see ornamental plants in rows with vegetables, for example, in high ...

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