Understanding how grape buds respond to subzero temperatures is of paramount concern to vineyard managers in New York and other northerly grape-producing states

For several decades, farmers have experimented with growing peaches in Florida, but it was not until recently that varieties of peaches suitable for Florida’s climate have been developed

Recent studies looked at increasing the flavor, nutrition, production, and growing season of Kansas strawberries

Commercially grown strawberries worldwide do not use such techniques in new variety production at this time, UF/IFAS researchers stress

 Archer, the latest creation from Cornell University berry breeder Courtney Weber tops out at over 50 grams

The global banana industry could be wiped out in just five to ten years by fast-advancing fungal diseases

Laura Johnson of New Mexico State University is studying plant growth, fruit yield, and quality

"We need to keep a closer eye on the status of existing pathogens, otherwise our billion-dollar agriculture export industry is at risk," professor says

While there is no known cure for greening, it’s important to know its locations and how much damage the disease caused at those sites so growers can mitigate the disease

The two new varieties can be harvested beginning in December, about three months earlier than standard Valencia oranges