Learn How To Diversify and Grow With These Alternative Crops

As the climate shifts, sweet potatoes are emerging as a viable, in-demand crop in Northwest Washington.

Governor signs bill into law giving sweet potatoes super status as the ‘Official Vegetable of Mississippi.’

Seed wagon and custom sprayer help North Carolina-based Howell Farming tend to the state’s top veggie crops — sweet potatoes and watermelon.

Check out one example of how artificial intelligence can assess crops left in the field.

New research uses drones and artificial intelligence to identify postharvest yield potential in sweet potatoes.

Learn more about clones bred for improved insect resistance and weed tolerance.

USDA’s long-awaited 2017 Census of Agriculture has finally arrived. Find out which vegetable crops are growing — and shrinking — the most.

A number of factors play into the lower harvest, including Hurricane Florence.

Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this insect pest.

More seeking to dig into production and profit of this appealing alternative superfood crop.

UF/IFAS researchers develop trapping systems for potent pest; studying other crop protection methods to help save revenue.

Annual UF/IFAS field day digs into the latest research and comes up with appealing solutions.

Management can be made easier through variety selection and improved sanitation practices.

Northeast Florida farmers collaborate to teach consumers about farming, while providing high-quality produce to local buyers.

Assessment concluded that opportunities abound if Mexican buyers better understand grades, sizes, and quality of U.S. product.

In the first study of the performance of modern sweet potato cultivars in northern regions, University of New […]

[blackoutgallery id=”72091″] In the U.S., commercial production of sweet potatoes is mainly in the southern states, particularly North […]

Alternative crops identified that are suited for the state’s climate and can easily be processed for power.

Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable pest.