Melons
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
The University of Florida (UF) is the new home for a plant breeding improvement program. Breeding Insight (BI) is a USDA Agricultural Research Service-funded program that supports public breeding efforts via more than 61 USDA... more »
JDI’s Racing for melons: From the fields to the finish line
Ross Chastain is known for being a top racer on the NASCAR circuit, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing, among others. Behind the wheel, he’s got a background that fuels his competitive... more »
Texas Watermelon Association refreshes website
The Texas Watermelon Association (TWA), a voice for watermelon growers and shippers across the Lone Star State, has refreshed its brand identity, including a bold new logo and redesigned website at texaswatermelons.com. As a top... more »
EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) celebrated Pollinator Week by launching a free toolkit with educational resources, downloadable graphics and actionable tips to raise awareness and assist with supporting pollinator populations. A toolkit focused specifically on pollinators... more »
Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency
Five states and 30 grower and produce organizations have organized to press the USDA on how it calculates the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), which determines minimum wages under the H-2A agricultural guest-worker program. The... more »
Growers appointed to Farm Service agencies
Two vegetable growers — including a farm market founder — have been named to head state Farm Service Agencies (FSA). Alaska vegetable, onion and melon grower Arthur Keyes was appointed executive director of the Alaska’s... more »
UGA trials examine watermelon variety performance
With consumers going from seeded to seedless watermelons and desiring darker rinds and smaller size melons, breeders are upping their game and producing better varieties that aren’t seeded, too big or light- skinned and possess... more »
Leadership changes at Sakata Seed America
Sakata Seed America, which develops and markets a variety of melon and vegetable seeds, plans to change its executive leadership. After more than 15 years of service as Sakata Seed America’s president and chief executive... more »
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