Organic Strawberry Research Gets $200,000 Boost From Walmart Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 7, 2014 Scientists from University of Florida and North Carolina A&T forge ahead with studies, seek more grower feedback.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Three Tomato Breeding Lines Approved For Release Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 6, 2014 UF/IFAS scientists see promise in disease resistance and overall quality.
Sexual Evolution May Bear More Fruit In The Orchard Posted by Christina Herrick|October 30, 2014 Scientists take a closer look at genes and find new plant breeding possibilities.
Study Examines How To Keep Sweet Cherries Fresh Posted by Christina Herrick|October 28, 2014 Canadian researcher says cooling of sweet cherries is key to delivering a quality product.
Big Bucks Given To Grow Better Fruit Crops Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 27, 2014 Two projects to be focus of five-year, $10 million grant from USDA.
USDA Awards $18 Million To Stimulate Research And Development Innovation Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 22, 2014 The grants will provide resources to help small operations create breakthroughs, says USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Washington State University Researchers See How Plants Optimize Repair Of Sun Damage Posted by Christina Herrick|October 21, 2014 Results could lead to development of crops that recover from sun damage more easily.
Mapping Grape Crown Gall Tumor Disease Posted by Christina Herrick|October 17, 2014 Scientists are close to cracking the disease’s genetic code, a major boon to vineyard protection.
UF/IFAS Joins In On Specialty Crop Block Grant Bonanza Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 15, 2014 Researchers partnering with FDACS and USDA on 24 separate projects to strengthen the produce market sector.
2015 Florida Agricultural Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 14, 2014 Six more to be honored for helping shape and influence the state’s farming industry.
Specialty Crop Producers Score Nearly $118 Million In Grants Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 2, 2014 Via 2014 Farm Bill, USDA seeks to bolster major driver in U.S. economy.
Florida Announces Its 2014 Woman Of The Year In Agriculture Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 29, 2014 Longtime award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to the state’s farming sector.
Florida Produce Industry Embracing Progress, Confronting Challenges By Lisa Lochridge|September 29, 2014 Production pressures and politics hot topics at FFVA’s 71st Annual Convention.
UF/IFAS Names New Dean Of Research Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 24, 2014 Longtime citrus scientist Jackie Burns takes lead post.
BioConsortia Inc. Bolsters Executive Team Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 18, 2014 Industry veterans Christina Huben and Dr. Susan Turner bring experience to plant biotechnology firm.
Coca-Cola Shares Additional $1.5 Million To Fight Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2014 Grant to help UF/IFAS researchers work toward a solution for devastating disease.
Scientists Develop Tomato Plant That Can Tolerate 24 Hours Of Light Posted by Lauren María Alexander|August 12, 2014 Researchers discover a gene that could allow commercial tomatoes to tolerate light all day and night.
Taste Tops Health Benefits For Blueberry Buyers Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 6, 2014 National surveys reveal flavor is what matters most to consumers.
Citrus Germplasm Program Gains Ground By Peter Chaires|July 23, 2014 The new repository in LaCrosse gives the Florida citrus industry hope from which to build.
USDA Creates Foundation To Gather Research Funds Posted by Christina Bucciere|July 23, 2014 Congress allots $200 million for research funding to be matched by non-federal dollars.
