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This article discusses the impact of sky-high fertilizer prices on vegetable growers. The increase in prices was caused by various factors such as the pandemic, geopolitical events, and economic factors. Growers responded to the price increase in different ways, including reducing the amount of fertilizer applied, trying new products and technologies, and utilizing cover crops for nutrient scavenging. Some growers saw an increase in prices but did not change their practices, while others, including organic growers, experienced price increases as well. Despite the price fluctuations, many growers have found new methods and products that they will continue to use even as prices come down. [Extracted from the article]

This article from the American Vegetable Grower highlights the equipment and machinery used on a 5-acre vegetable farm operated by the Longview Independent School District in East Texas. The farm aims to produce 20,000 pounds of produce this season. The Farm to Table Coordinator, James Beasley, praises several pieces of equipment, including a rolling garden cart, a Workmaster 55 tractor from New Holland, a digital irrigation control box from Hunter Industries, an RT60G rotary tiller from Bush Hog, and a digital receiving scale from Shaledig. Beasley emphasizes the effectiveness and usefulness of these tools in improving productivity and reducing labor. [Extracted from the article]

This article from the American Vegetable Grower introduces Jack Manix, a Vermont farmer who started using protected agriculture with a small glass greenhouse in the late 1970s. Over the years, Manix has expanded his operation to include multiple structures from different companies, which he uses for growing organic vegetables, vegetable starts, and horticultural flowers. He has also formed partnerships with horticulturists and chefs to supply trendy vegetables and flowers to their businesses. Manix utilizes climate-controlled structures and tunnels for crop rotations and has developed multiple streams of income to stay competitive in the market. The article also provides a national snapshot of vegetable growers in the United States, highlighting the prevalence of different types and sizes of protected agriculture structures. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "I Am an American Vegetable Grower" highlights the diversity and importance of the vegetable industry in the United States. It emphasizes the trust that Americans of all backgrounds place in vegetable growers to provide them with nutritious produce. The article profiles Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge, owners of Many Hands Organic Farm and Sustainability Center, who discuss their farm's mission and reach. The article also provides statistics on the size and age of vegetable farms, as well as the top crops grown in 2024. [Extracted from the article]

Chuck Mohler, an Indiana sweet corn grower, is passionate about running his equipment even after the sun goes down. Mohler's farm, Sweet Corn Charlie Produce, is known for its early sweet corn, which is covered with low tunnels. Mohler's favorite tools include a Mechanical Transplanter wire hoop setter and tunnel layer, as well as a Veg-Veyer harvester. These tools allow him to efficiently plant, cover, and harvest his crops. Mohler's dedication to his equipment and his love for sweet corn have made him a successful vegetable grower in Indiana. [Extracted from the article]

Davidian's Farm Market in Northborough, MA, supplies vegetables, primarily tomatoes, to Whole Foods stores in the Greater Boston area and other grocery chains in New England. The owner, Mike Davidian, has made equipment updates to make farming easier and more productive. Some of the equipment includes a Can-Am Defender Pro XT utility task vehicle, an Esch 5612 No-Till Drill, a Forigo G35-170 Stone Burier, a Tilmor 520 Cultivating Tractor, and a Toro Whole-farm filtration system with automatic backwashing. These updates have improved efficiency and reduced the challenges of farming, making it a more enjoyable and productive experience. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on equipment, tools and other products suggested for use by vegetable growers that include the Multi-Sync Option seed planter from Monosem, the Evolution soft pack weigh and fill machine from A&B Packing Equipment, and polyethylene sheeting from Robert marvel Plastic Mulch LLC.

The article features various equipment and supplies for vegetable farming available in the U.S. as of November 2013 including plastic mulch from Robert Marvel Plastic Mulch LLC, Sysstem-Cal calcium formulation from Agro-K and deep-groove seed tray from Growing Systems Inc.

The article discusses the GenNext Growers' program, an initiative by the publications "Vegetable Grower," "American Fruit Grower" and "Florida Grower," to provide the next generation of American vegetable growers with information and a medium through which they can share experiences, suggestions and ideas. GenNext growers are defined as young people who are ready to take a leadership role in farming, have the passion to produce high-quality crop and want to be an advocates for the industry.

The article offers food safety tips from three U.S. vegetable growers. Lakeside Organic Gardens food safety manager Gary Waugaman cites the five aspects of the California Leafy Greens Products Handler Marketing Agreement. James Weaver of Meadow View Farm says his approach to food safety is making record-keeping simple. Gary Reeder of West Coast Tomato/McClure Family Farms says their farm is certified by the organization GlobalG.A.P. which complies with high-end food safety standards.