A Sweet Answer to Preventing Asian Soybean Rust

Randall Weiseman September 3, 2010 Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Soybeans

Researchers have discovered that a common artificial sweetener, saccharin, could help protect soybeans from a threatening disease.

PIECES OF THE PAST: He Called It a Day
By Brenda Eubanks Burnette University of Florida Professor P.H. Rolfs gave a speech during the 1935 Florida State Horticultural Society (FSHS) meeting about the “Founders and Foundations of Florida Agriculture.” (FSHS Proceedings, 1935). An interesting read, it touched on many of the major industry members of the time, but I truly loved the following excerpt […]
Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund Accepting Applications
The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund has announced that applications are open for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. The relief fund was established by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) in partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and with support from more than 40 agricultural partners. The fund aims to raise $1.5 […]

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