Fruit and Vegetable Farming News

Extra leaves in garlic plants could indicate "Witches Broom," a problem caused by unusual temperature fluctuations affecting clove development.

Despite many farmers opting for plastic growing or indoor options, Vernon Hoover uses matted row planting systems for strawberries, and he's hoping this year's yield pays off that decision.

Botrytis poses a threat to strawberry crops, especially during ripening, and fungicide-resistant strains are emerging.

A dozen new apple varieties, apple blotch, and a family of barn owls that helps control voles in the orchard were some of the topics covered at Kauffman's Fruit Farm.

The Food and Drug Administration has announced its final rule for preharvest agricultural water.

Research has found that leaf area, stem and total plant biomass were influenced by plastic covers type, with films that transmitted and diffused 80% of sunlight in the photosynthetically active range resulting in higher biomass production.

Farmers and ag officials kicked off the 40th anniversary growing season for Jersey Fresh on Tuesday, highlighting the brand’s role in marketing the state’s fruits and vegetables.

Dan Schantz, a beloved Lehigh Valley greenhouse, is in good hands with the operators of  Herr’s Fruit Farm.