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High tunnel production of seeds, vegetables avoids weather issues
Rows of brilliant red salvia fill one high tunnel, and the aroma of basil drifts through another. Charlie Rush, Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant pathologist in Amarillo, is diversifying his high tunnel research into seed... more »
Cambridge robot studies lettuce harvesting
A vegetable-picking robot that... more »
New UC strawberries have disease resistance, other traits
The Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, has released five new varieties that will help farmers manage diseases, control costs and produce plenty of large, robust berries using less water, fertilizer... more »
Scientists discover key plant virus-insect virus interaction
Aphids and the plant viruses they transmit cause billions of dollars in crop damage around the world every year. A Cornell-led research team is examining the relationship at the molecular level, which could lead to... more »
Sustainable agriculture in Ohio featured in statewide farm tour
Interested in learning how to use yellow perch to grow aquaponic produce sustainably? Ohio State University’s Sustainable Agriculture Team will host 10 tours this spring, summer and fall on sustainable organic specialty crops, year-round gardening,... more »
Tomato grafting, technology sessions draw growers to Texas field day
More than 70 agricultural producers, gardeners and others attended the recent Vegetable and Wheat Spring Field Day at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Uvalde. The free event was open to area... more »
Controlling common asparagus beetle during harvest season
Common asparagus beetle egglaying during harvest can cause major financial loss, so get updated on products available for control. Sources of beetles during harvest ommon asparagus beetles on spears during harvest.... more »
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