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Clemson scientists have robot for plant grafting
A machine with hands of steel has revolutionized the speed and efficiency of the once-tedious process of plant grafting. Led by vegetable expert Richard Hassell, a team of scientists at Clemson University’s Coastal Research and... more »
New educator will cover southeast Michigan
Marissa Schuh is southeast Michigan’s new Extension vegetable educator. Schuh joined Michigan State University’s (MSU) Extension team in July. Based in Adrian, Michigan, she is replacing Lina Rodriguez Salamanca. Schuh will serve as the connection... more »
High tunnels boost South Carolina produce
High tunnels installed in farm fields could extend the South Carolina growing season and boost production of specialty crops desired by high-end restaurants and other buyers. Clemson University Extension agent Zachary Snipes is testing the... more »
There’s a mouse in the (green)house
Insects, diseases and weeds aren't the only pests we encounter in greenhouses. Sometimes the damage we see to seeds, seedling and overwintering stock plants is caused by four-footed furry pests - rodents! This article discusses... more »
Relationships drive Cornell program
Commercial vegetable grower Nelson Hoover does not own a car, a computer or a degree. In fact, the 28-year-old never attended high school. But for over a decade, Hoover, a member of the Groffdale Mennonite... more »
Labor tops Michigan farm concerns
Results from a survey conducted by the Michigan Vegetable Council reported a peak of 88 vegetable farms in September 2014 that needed additional workers. As expected, labor shortages caused lost sales. Vegetable growers reported losing... more »
Research studies crowding stress in sweet corn
Plants grown in high-density or crowded populations often put more energy into growth and maintenance than reproduction. For example, flowering may be delayed as plants allocate resources to growing taller and escape competition for... more »
Searching for speck-resistant tomatoes
The 2015 growing season was a tough one for tomato researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) at Cornell University, due to the bacterial speck disease that descended on their field. But those infected plants... more »
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