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Study shows planting cucumbers early can help to avoid downy mildew
Downy mildew affects cucumber crops in South Carolina every year and can cause huge crop losses, but Clemson University researchers say planting early can cut growers’ losses to just about zero. A 2021 study conducted by Tony Keinath, professor... more
USDA makes National Potato Promotion Board appointments
The USDA announced Feb. 17 the appointment of 33 individuals to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms from March 1, 2022, through Feb. 28, 2025. Members appointed or reappointed are: Ed Staunto... more
‘There’s no doubt in my mind that (organic) will keep growing’
With sales of organic fresh produce continuing to grow, farmers say they remain optimistic about their market prospects, even as they face a potentially challenging season complicated by drought, shifting demand and higher costs. The return of foo... more
Georgia’s G&R Farms continues charitable giving
During the months of November and December, G&R Farms partnered with five regional and national retail operators throughout the United States to raise over $13,000 in donations for seven local charities and food banks throughout the U.S thanks to... more
World Ag Expo a big hit in Tulare, California
The 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, last week brimmed with robotics, automated harvesters, artificial intelligence, plus low-emission vehicles, data management software and even some traditional im... more
OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2021 report
Organic Produce Network has released its second annual State of Organic Produce report, which provides a comprehensive overview of how the industry performed last year, including data and analysis of retail sales of organic fresh produce. The ne... more
UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center to be led by Daroub
Samira Daroub, an internationally acclaimed soil and water scientist and professor, has been named director of the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Everglades Research & Education Center (EREC). The app... more