Watermelon production is the focus of the September issue of Specialty Crop Grower magazine.
This month’s cover story is a profile of Melon 1, the largest watermelon producer, packer and shipper in the United States. Read about the operation’s strategies for success, which include grower partnerships and brokering.
Fusarium wilt can be the worst watermelon disease growers in the Southeast annually face. Get tips on how to identify and manage the fungus in fields.
Jordan Carter, director of sales and marketing with Leger & Son, has grown to become a leader in the watermelon industry. As vice president of the National Watermelon Association and past president of the Watermelon Promotion Board, she discusses her efforts to help growers overcome challenges.
