Vegetable Growers News

06/16/2026

🚜🌱 A coalition of agricultural organizations is backing new legislation aimed at modernizing the nation's farm labor system.

The Ag Wage Reform Coalition announced its support for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA), saying the bill would help address labor shortages, improve workforce reliability, streamline H-2A administration, and provide greater wage predictability for growers.

Supporters say workforce reform is critical to maintaining U.S. food production, protecting rural communities, and keeping American agriculture competitive in a global marketplace. 🇺🇸🌾

Read more: https://vegetablegrowersnews.com/news/ag-labor-sawa-proposal-2026/

06/15/2026

: 🌽🍓🚜 Farm Market Friday is back!

Take a virtual road trip through Northeast Ohio as we visit three unique farm market and agritourism destinations showcasing local produce, creative retail displays and the charm that keeps customers coming back. 🌻🛍️

Whether you're looking for ideas to enhance your own farm market or simply love supporting local agriculture, this photo tour offers plenty of inspiration. 📸🌱

Check out Part 2 of our Northeast Ohio Farm Market Friday Photo Tour! 👇

🔗 https://vegetablegrowersnews.com/news/farm-market-friday-photo-tour-part-2/

06/12/2026

🚜 New York growers are seeking federal disaster assistance after devastating spring frost events caused widespread crop damage across the state.

Following unusually warm temperatures that triggered early blooms, freezing conditions in April severely impacted apples, grapes, stone fruit, strawberries and other specialty crops. State officials estimate losses have already exceeded $30 million, with some growers reporting near-total crop losses.

USDA disaster designation approval would provide access to low-interest emergency loans and other recovery resources, offering critical support to affected farms as they work through the economic impact of this year's weather challenges.

Read more: https://vegetablegrowersnews.com/news/news-new-york-growers-usda-disaster-aid-spring-frost-losses/

06/11/2026

📢 ICYMI: Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder is taking AI-powered w**d control to the next level.

The company has introduced its new Large Plant Model (LPM), trained on 150 million labeled plant images gathered from more than 175 LaserWeeder units operating across 100+ crops in 15 countries. The AI system is designed to identify crops and w**ds across diverse growing conditions, helping farmers improve precision, efficiency and sustainability. 🌱🤖

As AI continues to transform agriculture, innovations like this could reduce herbicide use, streamline operations and deliver more consistent results in the field.

Read more: https://vegetablegrowersnews.com/article/carbon-robotics-ai-laser-w**ding-large-plant-model/

06/11/2026

Take a look inside the Farm Market Sampler Box to find a collection of fresh items designed to inspire your assortment and spark new ideas in-store. Each featured product brings something unique to the table, helping farm marketers offer customers something truly memorable.

Take a look at these offerings from Budget Branders, Burpee Garden Products, Kuntry Kettle LLC, Mierco European Linens, Nine Pin Cider, Old Farmer Tea Co., Scherger's Kettle - Shipshewana, Indiana and Schiffer Publishing.

Learn even more about these companies and their products at https://specialtyag.net/samplebox.

06/10/2026

Innovation in agriculture happens in the field—and now it's more accessible than ever.

Reservoir has launched a free Associate tier, giving startups, researchers, and innovators access to real-world farm testing environments without the traditional cost barriers. By connecting emerging technologies directly with growers and production agriculture, Reservoir is helping accelerate the development of practical solutions for labor, automation, sustainability, and water challenges facing the industry today.

A great example of how lowering barriers to collaboration can drive faster innovation across AgTech.

Read more: https://vegetablegrowersnews.com/news/reservoir-launches-free-tier-agtech-innovation/

06/09/2026

Arino™ is changing the game for potato growers.
Powered by innovative RinoTec™ Technology, this novel liquid insecticide delivers broad-spectrum soil pest control for nematodes, wireworms, white grubs, mealybugs and mites—all while helping protect roots, reduce tuber blemishes and support higher-quality yields.

✔️ Applied at planting
✔️ Zero-day pre-harvest interval
✔️ Sustainable, award-winning technology

Arino gives growers the freedom to farm with confidence. Learn more: https://vegetablegrowersnews.com/article/next-generation-crop-protection-technology-gives-potato-growers-freedom-to-farm

Sponsored by ProFarm

A new generation of crop protection technology is helping growers take back control with solutions like Arino.

06/08/2026

☀️🍓 Sunshine, fresh-picked strawberries, colorful flowers, and all the local goodness Northeast Ohio has to offer! 🌻🚜

We hit the road for a summer farm market photo tour and discovered some of the region's best spots for fresh produce, handmade goods, and small-town charm. 🧺❤️

Whether you're looking for juicy berries, farm-fresh veggies, or just a great weekend adventure, these markets are worth the trip! 🌽🍅🥕📸

Take the photo tour and see why Northeast Ohio farm markets are a summertime favorite! 👇

https://vegetablegrowersnews.com/news/northeast-ohio-summer-farm-market-photo-tour/

06/08/2026

Wondering what other farm markets are charging in 2026?

The new Farm Market Pricing Report is packed with pricing benchmarks, industry trends and insights from operators across the country.

Download the free report and see how your pricing stacks up: https://vegetablegrowersnews.com/catalogs/2026-farm-market-pricing-report-2/.

06/05/2026

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