USDA Agricultural Research Service Releases Three Joy Peaches

May 15, 2020 Kim Kaplan, USDA ARS

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released a trio of Joy peaches—Rich Joy, Liberty Joy and Crimson Joy—to enhance the southeastern fresh peach market.

Researchers Identify Romaine Lettuces That Last Longer

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have identified five Romaine lettuce varieties that both brown less quickly after fresh-cut processing and are slower to deteriorate postharvest.

Mold-Free Strawberries? Yes, Please!

April 13, 2020 USDA ARS

That unappetizing fuzz is called gray mold, and it’s caused by the fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea. Fortunately, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are on the case, looking for ways to keep strawberries mold free without fungicides.

A New USDA Agricultural Research Service Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’

December 24, 2019 Sharon Durham, USDA ARS

The new strawberry is the first resulting from an increased effort by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at Beltsville, Maryland, to develop strawberries with improved shelf life.

World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released

November 5, 2019 Kim Kaplan, USDA ARS

USDA Red, the world’s first true red spinach variety has been developed and released by the Agricultural Research Service.