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A team at the University of Minnesota is experimenting with quantum dots — microscopic particles that transform light — to make plants grow faster.

Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe says a strong ridge is keeping much of the U.S. warm and dry through mid-November, extending drought across key farm regions, but a pattern shift may bring some relief, and possibly even snow.

Gabriel Youtsey, chief innovation officer at UC ANR, shares how this new organization seeks to bring together the efforts around the state to help growers find solutions for the future.

As director of northeast organic sales and procurement, Rose will help expand the company’s Pete’s Garden Organics line.

Previously of Archer and Uber, Zhu says the retail food system has the opportunity to completely change how it manages shrink and inventory.

Mexico ended the most recent five-year cycle for delivering Rio Grande water having only delivered 50.5% of the total water due.

Dietitian and cookbook author Kylie Sakaida shows how fresh, chef-crafted salads can engage consumers who want convenience, nutrition and culinary inspiration.

Bitcoin will fundamentally change farming forever, contends a growing chorus within agriculture.

From citrus and strawberries to avocados and specialty vegetables, Florida’s fall produce season showcases resilience and innovation as growers meet consumer demands.

Together with Albert Heijn and Banasan, the partnership has invested over $500K in the five-year Building Dreams initiative.