Can AI Help Address Specialty Crop Growers’ Critical Needs? By Lisa K. Johnson | Jeffrey Orrey, GeoVisual Analytics|September 20, 2023 Check out one example of how artificial intelligence can assess crops left in the field.Read More
Artificial Intelligence Promises To Help Reduce Food Waste on Farms By Lisa K. Johnson|May 18, 2023 New research uses drones and artificial intelligence to identify postharvest yield potential in sweet potatoes.
Research Work Pays Off in Quest To Build a Better Sweet Potato Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2023 Learn more about clones bred for improved insect resistance and weed tolerance.
Sweet Potatoes and Spinach Lead List of Most Acreage Increases [2017 Census of Agriculture] Posted by Carol Miller|April 17, 2019 USDA’s long-awaited 2017 Census of Agriculture has finally arrived. Find out which vegetable crops are growing — and shrinking — the most.
North Carolina Sweet Potato Harvest Down Sharply Posted by Carol Miller|October 24, 2018 A number of factors play into the lower harvest, including Hurricane Florence.
Prevent Sweet Potato Weevil From Giving You the Slip By Gene McAvoy|September 25, 2017 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this insect pest.
Florida Growers and Researchers Unearthing Sweet Potato Potential By Bonnie C. Wells|June 5, 2017 More seeking to dig into production and profit of this appealing alternative superfood crop.
Florida Sweet Potato Farmers Learning How to One Up Wireworms Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 10, 2017 UF/IFAS researchers develop trapping systems for potent pest; studying other crop protection methods to help save revenue.
Hot Potato Trends on Front Burner for Florida Growers By Paul Rusnak|April 30, 2017 Annual UF/IFAS field day digs into the latest research and comes up with appealing solutions.
Stave Off Sweet Potato Disease By Lauren María Alexander|November 28, 2016 Management can be made easier through variety selection and improved sanitation practices.
Food Hubs Helping Connect Agriculture And Urban Communities By Frank Giles|October 17, 2016 Northeast Florida farmers collaborate to teach consumers about farming, while providing high-quality produce to local buyers.
Mexico Has Potential For U.S. Sweet Potato Exports Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 26, 2016 Assessment concluded that opportunities abound if Mexican buyers better understand grades, sizes, and quality of U.S. product.
Northeast Poised To Increase Sweet Potato Production Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 15, 2015 In the first study of the performance of modern sweet potato cultivars in northern regions, University of New […]
Sweet Potato Options For Midwest Growers By Ajay Nair|March 31, 2015 [blackoutgallery id=”72091″] In the U.S., commercial production of sweet potatoes is mainly in the southern states, particularly North […]
Researchers Finding Biofuel Fits For Florida By Robin Koestoyo|October 21, 2014 Alternative crops identified that are suited for the state’s climate and can easily be processed for power.
Keep Eyes And Ears Open For Corn Wireworms By Gene McAvoy|May 23, 2014 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.