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‘Heros to hives’ program for veterans in ag expanding

Veterans and honey bees might seem like an odd couple, but Michigan State University Extension’s Heroes to Hives (H2H) program continues to show that many military service members are ready to continue serving their nation by protecting our... more »

Cornell’s Tony Shelton honored for pioneering work in IMP

The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has devoted their career to IPM. Shelton was recognized for significant contributions to enhancing IPM through team-building with various stakeholder groups, and addressing issues across pests, commodities, systems and... more »

Arizona studies fusarium wilt of lettuce

Fusarium wilt of lettuce is severely impacting productivity of the Arizona lettuce industry. The disease, caused by a soil-residing fungus that once established may persist in soils indefinitely, has spread widely throughout Arizona's lettuce growing regions since... more »

Getting to the bottom of blossom-end rot

Home gardeners and commercial farmers alike can attest to the disappointment of seeing a beautiful tomato ripening on a vine, only to discover that the fruit has dark, sunken pits at the blossom end of... more »

Radishes harvested in space

On Nov. 30, 2020, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins harvested radish plants growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) aboard the International Space Station. She meticulously collected and wrapped in foil each of the 20 radish plants, placing them in cold... more »

Food safety concerns with recycling used produce containers

Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single-use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk. For a small or mid-sized... more »

Tomato juice from Florida variety a hit in taste tests

Florida-grown tomatoes – particularly the UF/IFAS-bred Garden Gem – pack a tasty punch for tomato juice, new University of Florida research shows. By and large, the biggest market for Florida tomatoes remains food services. They’re not generally... more »

Fall pest scouting important for Arkansas strawberries

A majority of the state’s strawberries are in the ground and growing, but some growers may have more mites to contend with than in years past. “In some areas of the state, we’ve had very... more »