Considering Windbreaks for Your Melons? Check Out 3 Options By Carol Miller|May 2, 2024 Find out what American Vegetable Grower Lead Editor Carol Miller saw during her annual farm tour (this time to Texas' Rio Grande Valley).Read More
A New Biopesticide in the Making To Fight Spotted Wing Drosophila By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|October 31, 2024
Watermelon Varieties You Will Want To Know and Grow in 2024 By Carol Miller|January 12, 2024 Compare specs of these selections to find the right fit for your farm.
Scientists Size up Watermelons To Help Improve Organic Vegetable Production By Clemson News|September 25, 2023 Learn more about a USDA grant received by Clemson University researchers to find unique ways for enhancing crop nutrient use efficiency and pest management.
Increased Fusarium Pressure Putting a Damper on Watermelon Crop in South Carolina Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 24, 2023 Cooler-than-normal temperatures this spring have led to multiple problems for producers.
Field Report: Good and Bad Scenario for Texas Melon Crops By AgriLife Today|June 11, 2022 Find out what intel Extension experts are gathering from growers.
To Fight Fusarium Wilt in Your Watermelon Crop, ID It Early By Kaity Lloyd, G&S Business Communication|May 4, 2022 By the time you see the distinctive foliar wilt, this fungal disease has likely already lowered your yields.
Watermelon Crops Had a Strong Year in 2021 By Carol Miller|April 6, 2022 Strong prices and consumer demand drove sales for this consumer favorite.
Two Family Farms Merge To Help Meet High Demand in Melons Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 30, 2022 Learn more about the recent acquisition involving Martori Farms and Santa Rose Produce.
Study Shows Mobile Drip Irrigation Can Be a Winner for Watermelon By AgriLife Today|January 5, 2022 Learn more details about a project that compares two types of watering methods for producing high-quality vegetables.
2 Mystery Plant Viruses a New Worry for Watermelon Growers in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 24, 2021 It appears crinkle leaf-associated virus 1 and 2 have made it to the Sunshine State. But there is still much to learn about the pathogens.
Team Effort Keeps Watermelon Growing Strong in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 2, 2021 Learn how an alert system keeps stakeholders in the loop on all issues involving this valuable cucurbit crop.
Georgia Growers Gearing up for Watermelon Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 28, 2020 Learn how this year’s campaign is developing amid coronavirus challenges.
Florida Watermelon Growers Press on Amid COVID-19 Anxiety Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 9, 2020 Farm production continues to move forward despite pandemic pressures; but will there be a home for the crop when ready?
18 Watermelon Varieties Perfect for 2020 Posted by Carol Miller|January 1, 2020 Compare traits like disease resistance, size, and harvest timing to find the right variety for you.
Ways to Beat Bacterial Fruit Blotch to the Punch in Watermelon By Gene McAvoy|July 19, 2019 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this plant disease.
Watermelon Board Ramps up Research to Help Grow Sales Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2019 Nutrition, consumer behavior, and menu trends among the data being vetted by national marketing organization ahead of busy season.
James Sharp Is a Champion for Melons By Carol Miller|February 4, 2019 The melon industry needs more growers like this North Carolina native fighting for better prices and a more sustainable future.
10 New Vegetable Varieties Fitting for Southeast Growers By Frank Giles|January 11, 2019 Recent field day hosted by Seminis in South Florida was a showcase for unique selections of cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and watermelon.
12 Watermelon Varieties You Need to Know Posted by Carol Miller|January 8, 2019 Compare these varieties’ disease resistances, regions, and other features to find the right one for you.
Watermelon Promotion Board Sets Table for Strong Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2018 Group lays out marketing plans and projects to engage consumers, retailers, and foodservice.
