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Rules for California water projects target of Biden reversal
The struggle over management of water supplied through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta continues as the Biden administration seeks a reversal of rules put in place by agencies under the Trump administration. In early October, the... more »
Virginia helps make the healthy choice the easy choice
Fresh produce isn’t hard to come by at any of Virginia’s more than 250 farmers markets. Some might call the rainbow of offerings, from bright red tomatoes this summer to earthy purple beets this fall,... more »
Student plant breeders tweak new variety of jalapeno popper pepper
Student plant breeders at UC Davis are getting closer to releasing a new variety of jalapeño pepper designed to elevate a popular appetizer dish. Nearly 10 years ago, students launched a project to breed a... more »
Sweet potatoes: Proper curing improves quality, shelf life
Sweet potatoes are not very sweet when they are initially harvested, Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. Farmers should cure their sweet potato crop for a period... more »
FreshEdge’s Michigan footprint expanded by Vine Line deal
Vine Line, a fresh produce distributor located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Vine Line operates out of a 67,147-square-foot state-of-the-art facility built in 2013. The addition expands FreshEdge’s footprint further into Michigan and provides space and... more »
Sweet corn yield gain over 80 years leaves room for improvement
New research from the University of Illinois shows sweet corn, when planted at high densities, has steadily increased in yield since the 1930s. The historical view underscores the importance of planting modern density-tolerant hybrids at... more »
Small grower goes big in sustainable packaging effort
The quest for a better container has led northern Kentucky grower Linda Fritz to design a series of cardboard packages that ship flat to growers and can be easily composted or recycled. Her own farm,... more »
Organic trade shows bring back in-person contact
Hands will soon grip in meeting, bags will soon be filled with swag and brains will bulge with visions of farming’s future. Trade show time will soon be is here again, and participants are raring... more »
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