Fruits
Fighting plant pathogens with RNA
Have you ever bought strawberries or other fruits and vegetables, forgot to put them in the refrigerator and later noticed they had gray mold on some of them? That’s Botrytis cinerea, a fungal pathogen that... more »
Louisiana flooding damage estimated at $277M
An LSU AgCenter economist now estimates that last month’s historic flooding in south Louisiana will cost farmers $277 million, more than doubling his original figure of $110 million. Kurt Guidry, the economist, said that means... more »
UF/IFAS Extension team wins national award
The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) has recognized Mace Bauer, agriculture agent with University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Columbia County, for excellence in sustainability education aimed at young,... more »
Grape vines exposed to smoke to test taint from wildfires
Wine grapes may appear fine after a harsh wildfire season. But if grapes have smoke taint, the finished wine may taste and smell awful – an unpleasant surprise for growers and wine lovers alike. “The... more »
Three-season high tunnel fruit production gains steam
Beginning in 2010, organic and conventional production of red raspberries, sweet cherries and blackberries have been studied by Michigan State University (MSU) researchers under an acre of multiple bay high tunnels (Haygrove Tunnels). “High tunnels... more »
NYS grown, certified food program launches
A New York State Grown & Certified program has been launched, as well as a new $20 million food hub in the Bronx to increase access to farm-fresh produce. The New York State Grown &... more »
Texas Fruit Conference seeks fruit growers, enthusiasts
New growers, commercial producers, homegardeners and fruit enthusiasts in general are encouraged to attend the fifth annual Texas Fruit Conference Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in New Braunfels. The event, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension... more »
NNY cold hardy grapes nursery being ‘remodeled’
The cold-hardy grape variety research nursery in Northern New York at is getting a make-over. With new funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program that helped establish the nursery at the Cornell... more »
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