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UF sweet corn researcher awarded prestigious academic honor

University of Florida (UF) horticultural sciences’ Marcio Resende has received a distinguished academic appointment. Resende, an Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) assistant professor of corn and potato... more »

MSU recognizes ag leaders

Michigan State University (MSU) (CANR) has recognized leaders in agriculture and natural resources for their accomplishments and service. During MSU’s annual CANR awards program held in March, MSU Extension and cooperative organization individuals were honored... more »

Wish Farms making a difference with berries 

Wish Farms, based in Plant City, Florida, is an international berry grower, shipper and marketer, with its fourth generation actively engaged in its everyday operations. The multi-generational family business traces its roots to 1922. Founded... more »

Vidalia onion official pack date scheduled

The anticipated Vidalia onion season is set to begin as the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee officially set April 15 as the 2025 pack date. This year, the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel conducted... more »

From seed to store

When Banny Oakes started a produce stand in South Florida in the 1930s, he likely could not have foreseen that his no-frills business would grow into the largest independently owned agribusiness in the region. Under... more »

Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in fields

Because managing irrigation can be difficult, Extension researchers are developing equipment that can improve water flow management to more efficiently irrigate fruit and vegetables. By helping growers reduce pest and disease spraying, the sensors being... more »

Weed Management critical for disease control

As weeds are a continual challenge and cost for growers, proper planning on how to manage them is critical. “Weeds are a year-in, year-out problem,” said Brad Hanson, a cooperative Extension weed specialist in UC... more »

Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention farm, market tour

Participants in the Jan. 27-30 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania, were able to view southeast Pennsylvania farm and farm market operations east of Harrisburg. During the Jan. 27 tour, participants visited these... more »

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