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"Frost and freeze damage affect countless fruit and vegetable growers leading to yield losses and occasionally the loss of the entire crop. Learning how to manage and mitigate losses due to frost is crucial in continuing to grow vegetables, especially in the Midwest, and to maximize both yields and profits for both large and small scale farms." Check out the whole article titled "Frost Management in Vegetables" in the March Small Farms & Acreage Living - Iowa State University Extension Newsletter to learn more!www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/frost-management-vegetables ... See MoreSee Less

Frost Management in Vegetables

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Frost damage occurs when the temperature briefly dips below freezing (32°F). Learning how to manage and mitigate losses due to frost is crucial in continuing to grow vegetables, especially in the Mid...
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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Announces Choose Iowa Marketing and Promotion Grants

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
October 20, 2021

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is offering Choose Iowa Marketing and Promotion grants for Iowa producers. The grant program matches up to $25,000 per project to help farmers, businesses and non-profits increase or diversify their agricultural product offerings. “Iowa farmers have a legacy of producing . . . read more

Farmer Rancher Grant Information Available during Webinar

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
October 4, 2021

Farmers and ranchers in Iowa can apply for special grants being offered by the North Central Region of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. The NCR-SARE will host a Farmer Rancher Grant Program webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 4-5:30 p.m. CDT. This webinar will help guide participants through submitting a grant proposal to NCR-SARE’s Farmer Rancher . . . read more

Online Food Safety Training Available for Home-based Food Businesses in Iowa

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
September 20, 2021

As fall approaches, harvest season means that small farms will begin producing and selling their home-prepared foods. This part of the U.S. food supply chain is known as the cottage food industry and cottage food producers are subject to certain regulations. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers online training in food safety, food preparation . . . read more

Specialty Crops Risk Management Webinars Available Online

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
September 7, 2021

The pandemic provided opportunity for specialty producers in Iowa to expand production and sales. However, managing risk for specialty production is critical to capitalizing on new market opportunities. The Small Farms division of Farm, Food and Enterprise Development of Iowa Sate University Extension sponsored a series of webinars for specialty crop producers in January, February . . . read more

Des Moines Duo Raises Winning Giant Pumpkin at Iowa State Fair

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
August 24, 2021

A super-sized pumpkin tipping the scale at 915 pounds won first place in the 2021 Iowa State Fair Big Pumpkin Contest, judged Friday, Aug. 13. The growers, Don Young and his son-in-law Tommy Rhodes, of Des Moines, received a $1,850 cash award.  David Miller, of Riverside, claimed second place and $800 with a 716-pound pumpkin, . . . read more

September is National Fruits and Veggies month

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
August 20, 2021

 It’s not really a coincidence that the Produce for Better Health Foundation recently named September as National Fruits and Veggies month in the United States. Summer is filled with colorful fruits and vegetables, from watermelon to melons, tomatoes to greens, and many more. It’s the season to indulge in foods that are tasty and good for you, . . . read more

Beat the Summer Heat; Protecting your Vegetable Crops in Excessive Heat

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
August 12, 2021

Multiple days of excessive heat can be hard on vegetable crops, especially ones known to be cool-season. Brassicas, lettuce, carrots and spinach are particularly vulnerable to bitterness, wilting, bolting, deformities and coloring that affect the quality of the produce. Warm season crops like tomatoes and peppers are also at risk of poor flowering and pollination, . . . read more

Specialty Crop Processors Looking to ‘Scale Up’ Have New Resource

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
August 6, 2021

Food businesses interested in expanding the processing and retail side of their operation have a new resource published by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The “Scaling Up Specialty Crop Processing Toolkit” provides an overview and case study of the different criteria for food businesses interested in processing specialty crops through small scale value-added processing – such . . . read more

Celebrate Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week July 26-30

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
August 6, 2021

Iowa’s commercial horticulture industry contributes $48 million to the state’s economy each year and provides fresh fruits and vegetables to Iowa consumers. Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized the value of this segment of agriculture by designating July 26-30, 2021, as Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week. “The Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and other organizations, including . . . read more

Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Is July 22

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
August 6, 2021

The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2021 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day July 22 at Iowa State University’s Horticulture Research Station northeast of Ames. The annual event will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and vegetable production for commercial growers, extension personnel, nonprofit organizations and master . . . read more

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