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UF/IFAS researchers creating ‘Artificial Intelligence Connoisseur’

Can a computer “taste” a tomato or a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell scientists which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good, say University of Florida researchers. University of Florida Institute... more »

Unintended effects of gene editing in tomatoes studied

Yi Li, professor of plant science in the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources is working on a new $500,000 Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grant from the USDA/NIFA to study a... more »

‘There’s no doubt in my mind that (organic) will keep growing’

With sales of organic fresh produce continuing to grow, farmers say they remain optimistic about their market prospects, even as they face a potentially challenging season complicated by drought, shifting demand and higher costs. The... more »

Georgia’s G&R Farms continues charitable giving

During the months of November and December, G&R Farms partnered with five regional and national retail operators throughout the United States to raise over $13,000 in donations for seven local charities and food banks throughout... more »

OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2021 report

Organic Produce Network has released its second annual State of Organic Produce report, which provides a comprehensive overview of how the industry performed last year, including data and analysis of retail sales of organic fresh produce. The... more »

UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center to be led by Daroub

Samira Daroub, an internationally acclaimed soil and water scientist and professor, has been named director of the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Everglades Research & Education Center (EREC). The appointment... more »

Proposed changes to ag water rule topic of MDARD, NASDA webinar

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) will host a North Central Region webinar to discuss the recently released U.S. Food and Drug... more »

Ohio plans New and Small Farm Conference

Ohio State Extension announced plans to host a Small Farm Conference in Mansfield on March 12. The theme for this year’s Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference is “Sowing Seeds for Success.” Conference sessions topics are geared... more »