Eastern Broccoli

Developing an eastern broccoli industry. A multi-institutional project sponsored by USDA-SCRI. Main tweeter: T Bjorkman, Cornell Univ.

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

The Eastern Broccoli Project was made possible both by the great funding from SCRI, and the challenge to take on a big problem needing a transdisciplinary solution. I learned the jargon of seed sales, new-generation sequencing and behavioral economics from the team.

[NIFA @USDA_NIFA]

Those interested in applying for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative have until June 15. Applicants are strongly encouraged to propose a unique approach to solving problems facing the specialty crop industry using a systems approach. More details: https://t.co/3ogXqajbKz

[LiveSeeding @LiveSeeding]

5⃣ 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀. 1⃣ 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹: 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 #𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗨 ��𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀.

F𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: https://t.co/1zRedHml3y

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

Swede midge is a significant pest of broccoli in parts of the Northeast US and eastern Canada. A new webinar provides the current best recommendations from regional experts. Organized by @CornellVeg and @cce ENYCH https://t.co/z9VXs95hRU

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

@oelma__ Consider canned black beans, red beans, white beans or even pinto beans instead.

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

Thanks IFPA: "Strategic investments in research, technical assistance, risk management tools, and conservation programs can help growers remain competitive while adopting a wide range of production approaches that respond to evolving consumer preferences and marketplace demand."

[International Fresh Produce Association @IntFreshProduce]

IFPA CEO Cathy Burns is testifying before @SenateAgGOP and @SenateAgDems on increasing domestic consumption of U.S.-grown agricultural products. Fresh produce requires fast, efficient, dependable supply chains. Watch here: https://t.co/YFS8ycWRBN

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

The Cornell AgriTech Summer Scholars program is back!
We are now accepting applications and are excited to recruit a new cohort of excellent undergraduates for summer 2026. https://t.co/klDhwNBSbl

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

Cornell broccoli breeder Philip Griffiths also develops tasty and eyecatching kale. Unicorn is now available to growers.
https://t.co/c8EfHruQIk

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

There was 60:40 a preference for West Coast broccoli when buyers did not know its source, but the preference is decidedly the opposite (70:30 for East Coast) when buyers knew the source of each variety.
https://t.co/brpsFWt5sA

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

I will be kicking off Purdue's winter Vegetable Chat series next Monday 11/17 with some updates on raising broccoli in the eastern US.
https://t.co/UEhdNFiArn

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

Just published this article in HortScience. The experience was excellent. Sixty days from first submission to online publication!
Produce Buyer Quality Perception, Preference, and Local Foods: The Case of East Coast Broccoli in the Northeast https://t.co/brpsFWsxD2

[ASHS @ASHS_Hort]

Are you ready to publish?
Submit your work to one of the open-access, peer-reviewed ASHS Journals - HortScience, HortTechnology, or JASHS!

https://t.co/q7MtrkRj54

#horticulture #plantscience #plantbreeding #research #fruit #vegetables #turfgrass #ornamentals

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

A new pub on how to sell local vegetables.
Produce Buyer Quality Perception, Preference, and Local Foods: The Case of East Coast Broccoli in the Northeast https://t.co/brpsFWt5sA "NYC wholesale produce buyers preferred East Coast broccoli when provided with source information"

[Bhabesh Dutta @BhabeshDutta5]

Delighted to present the outcomes of our SCRI-funded project on Alternaria in broccoli at UFL ⁦@ChristineSmart6⁩ ⁦@USDA_NIFA⁩ ⁦@ugaCAESresearch⁩

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

A broccoli variety adapted to eastern North America was not on the to-do list for seed companies. The Eastern Broccoli Project changed that. After a considerable amount of work and collaboration, NorthStar has been released by @BejoSeeds. https://t.co/VWAq943ZlH

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

This research explains how fungicide-resistant alternaria blight was popping up in new places. It also provides the assay that allows seed companies to screen for the seedborne disease so that this is no longer a source of infestation. Tremendous work!

[Bhabesh Dutta @BhabeshDutta5]

A significant discovery on SDHI resistance in seed-borne Alternaria in broccoli as a part of our SCRI-Broccoli Project ⁦@USDA_NIFA⁩ ⁦@ugaCAESresearch⁩ ⁦@UGAExtension⁩ ⁦@ChristineSmart6⁩ https://t.co/QMElkcOFJm

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

@Synergie16 @waitrose The uneven head is typical of harvesting a day or two too late or of having too-warm nights when the head first begins developing. The Eastern Broccoli project has worked with public and private breeders to develop new varieties that look better in stressful conditions.

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

More and more of the vegetables people buy come in plastic clamshells. The convenience and food safety outweigh the cost and environmental consequences for many consumers.

[The Packer @thepacker]

As consumers continually seek new ways to eat healthy, foodservice is evolving with fresh produce at the core. https://t.co/nxG6X9QDu5

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

@CCAGaryEngland @UF_HAEC The regional teamwork paid off many ways. A couple big NY growers bought land in Florida to extend their season. The FL group also produced Andre DaSilva, star prof at Auburn.

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

Bejo's efforts to provide high-quality organic and organic-treated broccoli seed is a valuable contribution to this industry. The tech is also a great platform for validating seed-applied biological inocula.

[Bejo Benelux @BejoBenelux]

🌱Onze biologische zaadcoating is gemaakt van natuurlijke materialen. Het voordeel van zaadcoating is het gladdere zaadoppervlak en minder stofontwikkeling van het zaad, wat resulteert in een betere zaaibaarheid. Lees meer👉🏼https://t.co/lyUmTgdo3d.

#Organic #Bejo #zaadcoating

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

The lake plain south of Lake Ontario is an amazingly good place to produce vegetables. Great land, infrastructure and markets. Plus powerful research and extension @ccecornell support for continuous innovation in practices.

[The Packer @thepacker]

Specialty crops play a huge role in the economy of New York, though companies say there is much more that helps the state stand out. https://t.co/Uu4YyggXuB

[Eastern Broccoli @easternbroccoli]

New more heat-tolerant varieties have lengthened the broccoli growing season in the Eastern US. But the heat of July and August challenges even the best, making it high risk. Warm nights don't allow flower development to proceed. Here's summer stalwart Imperial in New York.