Vegetables
Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Vegetables, CRISPR/Gene Editing,

CRISPR Alters Onion for the First Time

Scientists from the Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research in India and Iowa State University are reporting for the first time about the successful application of CRISPR-Cas9 to alter an onion trait. Their work provides supporting evidence for further basic and applied molecular and breeding research work on onions.

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Urban Farming,
TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Organic, Vegetables,
TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Vegetables, Vertical Farming,

07/05/2023 SOURCE: modernfarmer.com

Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms

In an old paper company and warehouse building, machines are whirring again. But instead of reams of paper pressed and cut, this warehouse is home to Area 2 Farms, which now pumps out greens, herbs and root vegetables. There’s even a weekly CSA serving customers year round, all in an effort to bring locally grown food to the Washington, DC area. Really local. “When was the last time you picked up a strawberry and could confidently say you knew the farmer's name?” asks Jackie Potter. Potter, along with Tyler Baras, helped co-found the farm in Arlington, VA, where office vacancy

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Climate Change, Ag Africa, Weather,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Gardening, Urban Farming, Tomato,
TOPIC(S): Markets/Pricing, Vegetables,
TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Gardening,
TOPIC(S): Forestry, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Vertical Farming,

02/16/2023 SOURCE: siamsay.com

Olive harvesting and processing for olive oil. - Siamsay

Comment : I believe and trust that It’s indeed a process to extract the oil from the olive tree. Comment : Absolutely amazing. Imagine showing this to a farmer from 1000 years ago, they’d probably lose their minds. Comment : Amazing what these machines can achieve in a day that could take months without them!!

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Vegetables, Fruit,

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