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Creating a Gentler, More Profitable Way to Harvest Blueberries

January 13, 2016 Scott Elliott, National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Although automation in agriculture is often synonymous with efficiency, that has not been the case with harvesting and processing berries. That is about to change. Automated berry processing systems often damage the fruit, which results in lower profitability for growers and marketers. To counter...

Research and Science Technology

Agricultural Production in Brazil: Adapting to a Resilient Climate

January 13, 2016 Mark Brusberg, Deputy Chief Meteorologist for USDA's Office of the Chief Economist

Over the last 25 years, the American farmer has become increasingly aware of the impact of South American agricultural output on the global supply of grains and oilseeds. For example, in recent years Brazil has risen to the number one position as an exporter of soybeans. Further, the combined output...

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