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Gardeners can help UF breeders grow better tomatoes
Normally, University of Florida scientists such as Harry Klee gauge the taste and aroma of their new tomatoes by letting volunteers test them at the UF Sensory Lab in Gainesville. But now, people from across... more »
Georgia vegetable growers to vote to continue vegetable assessment
Georgia vegetable growers will vote in February (Feb. 1- March 2, 2021) whether to continue the Georgia Vegetable Commission marketing order which allows assessment one cent per marketing unit of vegetables as described in the... more »
USITC to investigate imports’ impact on cucumber, squash industries
The U.S. International Trade Commission is seeking input for two new general fact-finding investigations on the effects of imported cucumbers and imported squashes on the U.S. seasonal cucumber and squash markets. The investigations, Cucumbers: Effect... more »
Results of the 2020 Hastings pumpkin variety trial shared
It’s been many years since we have offered demonstrations on pumpkin varieties at UF/IFAS HAEC (Hastings Agriculture and Extension Center). A few years ago, our local ag inspector and I were having a chat about the... more »
Nick Place moves on from University of Florida as he heads for Georgia
December is a month of transitions. As the calendar winds down to the all-too-brief holiday break, we’re busily finishing the year’s tasks and setting new goals for the coming year. 2020 has been an especially... more »
Election impact on agricultural law, policy focus of Jan. 13 webinar
The results of the 2020 elections have led to changes that could be historically significant for U.S. agriculture. To give some clarity on what these changes could mean, the National Agricultural Law Center is hosting... more »
Ark Foods debuts new purple bell pepper grown ‘at scale’
Brooklyn, New York-based Ark Foods says its new, purple-colored varietal will challenge what grocery shoppers think of when they hear of “bell peppers.” The new pepper variety was grown originally for Whole Foods Market Florida,... more »
Dan Duda to retire as CEO of Duda Farm Fresh Foods
Dan Duda, CEO and former president of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, will retire after 40 years from the six-generation family owned company based ind Oviedo, Florida, effective Dec. 31. Dan’s brother and fourth-generation family member, Sammy... more »
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