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Top Seeds International launches Fanello, its first mini-plum tomato
The Italian division of Top Seeds International, the global vegetable seed company that specializes in the development, production and distribution of innovative, high-quality hybrid varieties, is launching on the market its first mini-plum tomato, F... more
Virginia helps make the healthy choice the easy choice
Fresh produce isn’t hard to come by at any of Virginia’s more than 250 farmers markets. Some might call the rainbow of offerings, from bright red tomatoes this summer to earthy purple beets this fall, the stars of the show. Although abun... more
Student plant breeders tweak new variety of jalapeno popper pepper
Student plant breeders at UC Davis are getting closer to releasing a new variety of jalapeño pepper designed to elevate a popular appetizer dish. Nearly 10 years ago, students launched a project to breed a pepper with the taste and texture of a jala... more
Sweet potatoes: Proper curing improves quality, shelf life
Sweet potatoes are not very sweet when they are initially harvested, Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. Farmers should cure their sweet potato crop for a period of time to enhance the ... more
FreshEdge’s Michigan footprint expanded by Vine Line deal
Vine Line, a fresh produce distributor located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Vine Line operates out of a 67,147-square-foot state-of-the-art facility built in 2013. The addition expands FreshEdge’s footprint further into Michigan and provides space... more
Proterra Ag Inc. launches, introduces HYPERroots product
Proterra Ag Inc. formally launched Oct. 12 its new company that exists to achieve the impossible in sustainable agriculture. With expertise in farming, bioscience and engineering, Proterra Ag invents technology and bring to market products that red... more
Sweet corn yield gain over 80 years leaves room for improvement
New research from the University of Illinois shows sweet corn, when planted at high densities, has steadily increased in yield since the 1930s. The historical view underscores the importance of planting modern density-tolerant hybrids at their opti... more
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