Fruits & Vegetables

June 26, 2024

Weeding, weather aid battle in controlling lettuce virus

Weed control near farms is a critical part of prevention efforts for impatiens necrotic spot virus. The disease, which can be devastating to lettuce crops, finds hosts in weeds and is spread by thrips.

Photo/Natalie Hanson

June 26, 2024

Melon growers ready for holiday demand

A crew in San Joaquin County harvests the region’s first melons of the season to meet retail demand for the Fourth of July holiday. Manteca-based Van Groningen and Sons, a grower, packer and shipper of seeded, seedless and miniature watermelons, expects harvest to continue through October.

Photo/Christine Souza