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Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

Thomas Skernivitz

Thomas Skernivitz

Biofertilizers 101: What Fruit Growers Need To Know

Anthony P. Keinath

Anthony P. Keinath

Powdery Mildew: A Crop Protection Problem That Needs Attention

Carol Miller

Carol Miller

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New Research Shines Light on What’s Behind Honey Bee Losses

New Research Shines Light on What’s Behind Honey Bee Losses

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 5, 2025
Alarmingly high levels of viral infections and mite resistance among latest USDA research findings on 2025 honey bee casualties.Read More

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Cool Cucumber Varieties You Will Want To Grow Now

Posted by Carol Miller|June 3, 2026

Why the U.S. Apple Industry Is at a Crossroads

By Melinda Taschetta-Millane|June 2, 2026

The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026

New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts

By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
USDA, Cornell Break Ground on National Grape Improvement Center

USDA, Cornell Break Ground on National Grape Improvement Center

By Thomas Skernivitz|June 26, 2024

Geneva, NY, facility will house the ARS Grape Genetics Research Unit and ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit.

New Study Uncovers More About the Blue Orchard Bee

New Study Uncovers More About the Blue Orchard Bee

By USDA-ARS|April 3, 2024

Analysis of gene expression believed to be first to compare dormancy periods of Osmia lignaria, an important almond pollinator in its natural habitat.

4 Emerging Strawberry Cultivars That Have Bright Futures

4 Emerging Strawberry Cultivars That Have Bright Futures

By Thomas Skernivitz|March 30, 2024

Early-season ‘Lumina’ leads a quartet of newer strawberry cultivars that are well suited for mid-Atlantic growers.

USDA Sets the Table for Next Levels of Pecan Research

USDA Sets the Table for Next Levels of Pecan Research

By USDA-ARS|March 27, 2024

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

Scientific Discovery Gives New Hope for Citrus With HLB Tolerance

By USDA-ARS|February 29, 2024

High-tech tools in plant genetics helping researchers get closer to he first commercial releases of orange-like hybrids with HLB tolerance.

Facts Growers Should Know About Blueberry Shock Virus

Facts Growers Should Know About Blueberry Shock Virus

By USDA-ARS|December 12, 2023

Though this virus found in Pacific Northwest berries is not a huge concern, blueberry shock virus still bears monitoring.

A Century Of Grape Breeding And Still Growing Strong

A Century Of Grape Breeding And Still Growing Strong

By David Eddy|November 27, 2023

Breeders of table and raisin grapes in California’s San Joaquin Valley saluted for their terrific varieties.

Refreshed! USDA Unveils Its New Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Refreshed! USDA Unveils Its New Plant Hardiness Zone Map

By Paul Rusnak|November 16, 2023

After more than a decade, USDA has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map tool. And there are some notable changes.

Controlled Environment Ag Research Set for New Growth in Florida

Controlled Environment Ag Research Set for New Growth in Florida

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 19, 2023

AmplifiedAg Inc. and USDA’s Horticultural Research Lab in Fort Pierce, FL, collaborating to raise bar on indoor vegetable production.

Ag Sciences Center Celebrates 100 Years of Helping the Grape Industry Grow

Ag Sciences Center Celebrates 100 Years of Helping the Grape Industry Grow

By USDA-ARS|September 14, 2023

Agricultural Research Services’ San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center marks a century of cooperative research.

Research Work Pays Off in Quest To Build a Better Sweet Potato

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.

Cool! Varroa-Mite Resistant Honey Bees Better Suited To Survive the Winter

Cool! Varroa-Mite Resistant Honey Bees Better Suited To Survive the Winter

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 8, 2022

Studies show a line of bees developed by USDA-ARS is more than twice as likely to make it through the cold months than standard honey bees.

Good to Grow: Check out the Latest Developments on the Grapefruit Front

Good to Grow: Check out the Latest Developments on the Grapefruit Front

By Peter Chaires|February 7, 2022

True elements of the unmistakable citrus fruit remain a foundation in the search for new selections.

Late Berry Breeder Named To USDA-ARS Science Hall of Fame

Late Berry Breeder Named To USDA-ARS Science Hall of Fame

By David Eddy|April 15, 2021

Chad Finn released more than 50 varieties that have generated more than $450 million in the past decade.

3 New Peaches Growers Should Know About

3 New Peaches Growers Should Know About

Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 16, 2020

Trio of releases from USDA geared toward feeding Southeast U.S. markets.

Six Takeaways From My Trip To The Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory

Six Takeaways From My Trip To The Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory

By Christina Herrick|June 16, 2016

[blackoutgallery id=”131819″] I write a lot about research being carried out throughout the country and globe. There are […]

Research Focuses On Extending Shelflife Of Fresh-Cut Vegetables

Research Focuses On Extending Shelflife Of Fresh-Cut Vegetables

Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 6, 2016

Scientists evaluated peppers and lettuce, looking for qualities that will extend storage and slow decay.

Ozone Helps Keep Honeycombs Clean

Ozone Helps Keep Honeycombs Clean

Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 18, 2014

Beekeepers can set up their own ozone fumigation chamber.

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