Want to keep up with the latest news for growers? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the fruit and vegetable industry. Harris Seeds Harris Seeds Promotes Vice President Harris Seeds has announced the promotion of a member of its executive leadership team and the hiring of a manager. Vicky Rupley … Read more
There was a lot to pack in for two days of United Fresh 2016 in Chicago. Here are some of the snippets from the week. 1. More Produce, Less Space Controlled environment agriculture, or as many refer to as hydroponic growing, has made its presence at this year’s show as indoor farms. These indoor farms are … Read more
I hope you enjoyed our cover story about lettuce producer Mellon Farms. I was impressed by the number of acres, the efficiency of the farm, and most importantly, the fact that it is a third-generation family-owned operation. It is wonderful that Archie Mellon, the patriarch of the family, farmed with his son Doug years ago, … Read more
Control of weeds in lettuce requires an integrated management system, one not just about the use of herbicides. For California vegetable growers, such a system is one of the keys to their success. “Kerb is the primary herbicide used, but it is a component in the system,” said Steve Fennimore, an Extension weed specialist at … Read more
Although Yuma, Arizona, home of Mellon Farms, is in the middle of the desert, it’s far from a barren. Mellon Farms. The area produces 90 percent of the leafy greens consumed in the United States during the winter months. Lettuce is the major crop within that leafy green reference. Natural benefits to growing lettuce in the … Read more