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Lettuce growers hope weeding, research can counter devastating plant virus

While most Californians are wholeheartedly embracing the wet start to winter, one group is welcoming the rain more warily (and wearily) – lettuce growers in the Salinas Valley. "It’s a blessing, yes, we need the water," said Tony Alameda, mana... more


Southeast Regional recognizes top industry leaders

Nine specialty crop industry professionals were honored on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the 2022 Annual Awards Breakfast at the 2022 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. “We love recognizing outstanding members of the Southeast produ... more


Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention to be held Feb. 23-24

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is returning this February as a live, in-person event. It features an extensive lineup of horticultural educational sessions, trade show exhibits and great networking opportunities. The event will ... more


Southeast US Vegetable Crop Handbook available

The 2022 Southeast U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available. The handbook represents a joint effort among Extension specialists and researchers from 12 land-grant universities in the U.S. who work in the area of vegetable production. These sp... more


Botanical Solution Inc. secures $6.1M in Series A first closing

Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI), innovator of sustainable, consistent and cost-effective Advanced Botanical Materials for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications, announced Jan. 17 it has successfully closed $6.1 million in a Series A round led by... more


Regional growers to hear Wisconsin researchers’ study fundings

University of Wisconsin-Madison (CALS) scientists will contribute expertise during two upcoming large farmer educational conferences that support the state’s diverse vegetable and fruit industries. These annual events attract hundreds of partici... more


Device sniffs out the ‘smell-fingerprints’ of pestered plants

A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has developed an electronic nose to sniff out whitefly infestations of tomato plants. The "E-Nose" works by detecting a specific cocktail of chemicals, called volatile organic... more


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