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The New ‘Parpareil’ Almond Cultivar Is Here
The highly anticipated new almond cultivar ‘Parpareil’ from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service will soon be accessible to almond growers.
Scientists Making Sure Vine Mealybugs Are Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places
Learn what new ways are being examined to foil the love lives of costly vineyard pest.
New Study Uncovers More About the Blue Orchard Bee
Analysis of gene expression believed to be first to compare dormancy periods of Osmia lignaria, an important almond pollinator in its natural habitat.
USDA Sets the Table for Next Levels of Pecan Research
Completion of multimillion-dollar laboratory modernization will accelerate pecan research through innovations in genetics and plant disease exploration.
Scientific Discovery Gives New Hope for Citrus With HLB Tolerance
High-tech tools in plant genetics helping researchers get closer to he first commercial releases of orange-like hybrids with HLB tolerance.
Sweet and Strong: What To Know About the New ‘Lumina’ Strawberry
Unique variety release from USDA-ARS strawberry breeding program shows promise against anthracnose.
Facts Growers Should Know About Blueberry Shock Virus
Though this virus found in Pacific Northwest berries is not a huge concern, blueberry shock virus still bears monitoring.
Ag Sciences Center Celebrates 100 Years of Helping the Grape Industry Grow
Agricultural Research Services’ San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center marks a century of cooperative research.