Few pests have a greater impact on world trade in agricultural products than tephritid fruit flies. They cause major losses in fruit and vegetables, and are often the target of intensive insecticide ...
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the presence of endemic and invasive fruit flies has for years taken a phytosanitary toll on the critical fruit and vegetable industry. These pests reduce the ...
Vegetable gardeners are always looking for ways to boost production, and one of those ways is to fertilize the garden soil. Sometimes fertilizer is applied in amounts well above what is necessary for ...
Commercial produce Extension agent Timothy Elkner shares what he believes will be the biological highlights of the upcoming ...
This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Organic farming systems differ fundamentally from conventional ones in their primary focus on management practices that promote and enhance ...
Consumer interest in organically produced fruits and vegetables is growing and to help growers meet this demand, Clemson University scientists are studying watermelon production methods to develop ...
Specialty crop growers face difficulties with insects, diseases, and weeds. They may have unique growing scenarios with greenhouses, fields, and high tunnels. Crops vary in nutrient requirements, ...
Several updated resources from Purdue Extension will help fruit and vegetable growers stay on top of the latest crop management strategies and research. The 2021 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for ...
Whether you’re just getting started in commercial vegetable production or have decades of experience under your belt, there ...
Dehydration transforms logistics economics. By reducing weight and volume by up to 90 percent, dehydrated vegetables dramatically lower transport costs and make long-distance exports viable. Shelf ...
The Government of Ghana has launched an initiative aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on imported vegetables while boosting local production and creating jobs. The Vegetable Development Project, ...