Yulin Jia, Melissa H. Jia, and Jeremy Edwards This chapter describes the research to develop genetic markers …
Rice – Blast Resistance Genes
Cacao TARS Germplasm – High Yielding
Ricardo Goenaga This chapter describes a large-scale experiment at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station (TARS) that …
Tepary Bean ‘USDA Fortuna’ – High Yielding, Disease Resistant
Timothy Porch This chapter describes the release of ‘USDA Fortuna’, a high yielding tepary bean with enhanced …
Citrus – California’s Second Gold Rush
A Growing Passion This 26-minute episode explores California’s citrus industry. Nan Sterman visits a family-run orchard in Pauma …
USDA History Tour
Shelby Calloway In this 55-minute video, historian Shelby Calloway, Ph.D., of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, guides …
What can lima beans teach us about food production?
Sarah Dohle In this Tedx Talk, Dr. Sarah Dohle discusses the importance of diversity in agricultural systems using …
International Day for Biodiversity 2024
Christine Diepenbrock The AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems, or AIFS, talks with Dr. Christine Diepenbrock (UC …
Grasspea: A Story of Security
Crop Trust This article and accompanying video describe grasspea, a misunderstood crop. Learn how this legume is shedding …
New Lettuce Breeding Lines Show Strong Resistance to Major Pests and Diseases
Seed World USDA-ARS study reveals advanced green leaf, red leaf and romaine lettuce varieties that combat leafminer, corky …
In the Face of Extreme Weather, Scientists Look to Adapt Crops
Lourdes Medrano, Undark Do wild varieties of overlooked grains, fruits, and vegetables hold the key to developing more …