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The University of California, Davis, is releasing five new strawberry varieties that are resistant to the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt, have high yields and improved fruit quality.

California researchers have made a key discovery to help fight one of strawberries’ biggest threats — Fusarium wilt.

UC Davis says it will release resistant varieties to growers later this year.

These new technologies can improve strawberry production by reducing inputs and increasing efficiency in a range of on and off-farm tasks.

These new technologies can improve strawberry production by reducing inputs and increasing efficiency in a range of on and off-farm tasks.

AFBFs Duvall Disappointed in ITC Ruling and Corn Acreage Climbs Wednesday Feb 17th, 2021 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. **American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is disappointed by the International Trade Commissions ruling on blueberry imports. Duvall says the ITC failed to recognize the damage certain imports are doing. He says these farmers face unfair competition from foreign growers and the decision demonstrates mu...

Duvall says the ITC failed to recognize the damage certain imports are doing. He says these farmers face unfair competition from foreign growers and the decision demonstrates much work is still needed to address international trade imbalances. Duvall says they’ll continue working with USDA, USTR and the Department of Commerce to find meaningful assistance for our domestic blueberry industry. **According to a new Farm Futures survey, U.S. corn producers say they’ll increase corn acreage 4.1%...

UC Davis releases two new strawberry varieties Red, ripe strawberries are the hallmark of spring in California. Two new varieties from the Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, will provide consumers with big, flavorful strawberries throughout fall and winter, too. “These cultivars were developed to provide high-quality fruit from late summer through the holidays,” said Professor Steve Knapp, director of the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program. The new ...