NEWS
Federal water project to deliver only 30% to central California
02/22/2012 4:04:00 PM
The federal Bureau of Reclamation issued its initial water delivery forecast for California's Central Valley,... Read more.
Fish extracts may fight diseases in organic blueberries
02/22/2012 11:37:47 AM
Fish extracts have long been touted as nutrient enhancers in organic production. But now researchers at... Read more.
Wawona Packing taps solar energy
02/22/2012 11:43:07 AM
Wawona Packing Co. has flicked the on switch for a new solar power system that meets the bulk of electricity... Read more.
Genetic one-two punch may fight Pierce's disease in grapes
02/22/2012 1:00:00 PM
A genetic one-two punch may keep Pierce's disease, a deadly threat to the California winegrape industry,... Read more.
Blueberry damage estimates arriving for Florida, Georgia
02/21/2012 2:40:56 PM
Damage estimates are becoming clearer from the mid-February freeze that damaged Florida and Georgia blueberries. Georgia... Read more.
New almond pasteurization method uses hot air, infrared heat
02/22/2012 7:25:00 AM
A new pasteurization method that uses infrared heat followed by a blast of hot air provides a safe,... Read more.
Wild tomatoes could unlock secret to late blight-resistant spuds
02/21/2012 1:37:02 PM
Wild tomato species could help breeders develop potatoes resistant to late blight fungus, which caused... Read more.
New York state declares 68 square miles free of soil pest
02/20/2012 2:32:55 PM
It took more nearly 70 years of surveys, quarantines and controls to declare about about 68 square... Read more.
Connected Farm helps growers boost overall farm efficiency
02/20/2012 2:17:06 PM
Trimble Navigation LLC has introduced Connected Farm, a package of hardware and software that allows... Read more.
Virus, weed team for double trouble in sweet corn
02/20/2012 2:13:06 PM
A viral disease and a common weed can team up for double trouble in sweet corn. Marty Williams, an... Read more.
