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National Acorn Squash Day

Dan September 7, 2017 This Land of Ours, Vegetables

Cathy Isom tells you about a national food holiday for one hardy vegetable that will have you thinking about winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter is still several months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream about it a little. And, also celebrate a vegetable that is considered a winter squash. Today is …

Genetic Transformation of Citrus: Timelines and Progress
Researcher Manjul Dutt told a Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo audience in August why it can take up to 14 years to get a genetically modified citrus tree from discovery to commercial release. He also discussed the transgenic citrus progress at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), where he is […]
Bird and Katydid Damage in Georgia Citrus
In late August, Jake Price with University of Georgia Extension reported on damage to citrus caused by birds and katydids. BIRDSAs it is now getting later in the season, fruit are getting larger, and people are noticing more blemishes on fruit. Birds can cause one type of unusual damage. If you see green fruit that […]

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