Elizabeth J. Mitcham

Food waste is largely dictated by limiting produce standards.

These days, U.S. consumers are increasingly demanding good-tasting fruit and the industry is responding. However, there remains room […]

Humidity, ethylene, and temperature can all impact fruit quality.

Concerns about ethylene depend on the commodity, the temperature, the ethylene concentration, and the exposure time.

Just like people, not all produce items are compatible. It is important to know which products should never […]

Cherry season is upon us and now is a good time to review the factors that influence cherry […]

As we  head into the summer months, it is useful to remember the importance of maintaining the cold […]

Can support for agricultural research survive inside the beltway? This question was posed by Dr. Roger Beachy, director […]

Fruit growers and handlers have learned over the years the importance of careful handling, sanitation, and temperature management […]

Last fall you harvested your apple and/or pear fruit and carefully placed them into cold storage, but now […]

The world is abuzz with talk of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, agricultural sustainability, and carbon footprints. At […]

We have all found ourselves in need of immediate information during the course of our work day. You […]