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Michigan trials poblano pepper varieties

In 2018, Michigan State University grew eight varieties of poblano peppers and one cross between a poblano and another type of Mexican chile pepper (WI Wroaster). The goal was to evaluate early ripening of these... more »

Ag census glimpses New Mexico traditional crops

Farming has been a part of New Mexico for over 2,500 years, ever since Native Americans first grew corn, squash, and beans throughout the region. The 2017 Census of Agriculture provides a rare look into our state’s... more »

North Carolina cuts farm-level food loss

At harvest time, fruit and vegetable farmers must make tough decisions. After investing significant time and money to ensure high yields, they have to decide when it makes financial sense to keep harvesting crops from... more »

USDA releases a new strawberry, ‘Keepsake’

A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 'Keepsake' is a midseason, spring-bearing, or short-day strawberry (Fragaria xananassa Duch ex Rozier). The new strawberry is the first resulting from an increased... more »

Researchers to tackle bacterial diseases in peppers

Whether it’s bell peppers or jalapenos, peppers are a popular food among consumers. But like all crops, peppers face the threat of disease. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture, an arm of the U.S.... more »

Wild watermelon genes harvested to improve crop

When people think of watermelon, they likely think of Citrullus lanatus, the cultivated watermelon with sweet, juicy, red fruit enjoyed around the world. Indeed, watermelon is one of the world’s most popular fruits, second only... more »

World’s first true red spinach variety released

USDA Red, the world's first true red spinach variety, has been developed and released by the Agricultural Research Service. Spinach has always been known as a green leafy vegetable. There are leafy vegetables often called... more »

Organic ag strategies for combating pests, disease

Fruit and vegetable growers who adopt organic agriculture practices forgo some of the commonly used tools conventional farmers use to fight pests and disease, but Iowa State University researchers are experimenting with new methods that... more »

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