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FDA Continues Focus on Lettuce in Cyclospora Outbreak Probe

Government agency still searching for clear answers in multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses. Initial focus on lettuce ...
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Under Pressure: Ways Vegetable Growers Are Dealing With Mounting Challenges

Every season brings new challenges for commercial vegetable growers. But some years force bigger decisions than others.
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Video: How Do Spinach Breeders Stay Ahead of New Downy Mildew Races?

Building disease resistance in spinach is a moving target for seed breeders. Watch and learn what's being done to aim for ...
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Data Crunch: Popular Food Crops Most Exposed to Climate Risk

The potential consequences of climate risk are many. A newly published study has revealed which of America’s fruits, vegetables, and nuts are most at risk from extreme weather events. Findings show ...
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Ag AI Is Growing — But Are Farmers Actually Using It?

Are farmers and ranchers using AI? The technology’s potential to advance agriculture is easy to see, but how many producers ...
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Andy Wyenandt

Andy Wyenandt, Associate Professor, Rutgers University, is a Plant Pathologist stationed at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC) 121 Northville Road, Room 146 Bridgeton, NJ ...
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More Than a Trend: Pistachios Still Solid for Growers

While profitability across many Central Valley California crops has remained under pressure, pistachios continue to stand out ...
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How to Support Specialty Crop Growers in New Farm Aid Package

In a recently distributed message from the AmericanHort Advocacy & Government Affairs Team, the ag industry association is seeking assistance from its members and beyond to ensure specialty crop ...