research
USDA study: diverse crop rotations offer stability
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing... more »
Pop Vriend Seeds gains new name
Plant breeder Pop Vriend Seeds gains a new name. On Oct. 1, the Netherlands-based Pop Vriend plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Net... more »
Research funding given to North Carolina State
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has been awarded nine specialty crop research projects valued at more than $1.16 million. The projects selecte... more »
Organic Seed Growers conference scheduled
The 12th Organic Seed Growers Conference is scheduled for Feb. 26-March 1 at Oregon State University. The Corvallis, Oregon, even will be in-person... more »
Soil research arm to celebrate 100th year
The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) is marking 100 years of promoting plant science research. The Cornell-affiliated organization plans to celebrate... more »
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pest
A University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest. An invasive pest in the south... more »
Tree fruit nurseries group updated at annual meeting
An international group representing fruit tree nurseries and orchardists recently hosted its yearly meeting. The Associated International Group of ... more »
U.S. senator introduces farm bill framework
A U.S. Senate committee has issued a new farm bill framework. U.S. Sen John Boozman, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutriti... more »
