TECHNOLOGY
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.
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.
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.
Irradiation helps cut viral diseases on lettuce, spinach
02/09/2012 3:20:00 PM
Although bacterial foodborne illnesses have captured most of the press, viruses also can cause foodborne... Read more.
Wash additive fights Listeria on cantaloupe rinds
01/30/2012 5:43:06 PM
Fresh produce processors have an option to help reduce pathogens on cantaloupe rinds in Birko Corp.’s... Read more.
Website provides one-stop shopping for irrigated ag information
01/30/2012 12:58:07 PM
Washington State University has launched a website that allows users to customize it so they receive... Read more.
Cantaloupe hot water bath looks promising, USDA says
01/26/2012 7:46:36 PM
Hot water immersion treatment for cantaloupes to enhance food safety has proven effective in the laboratory... Read more.
Breeding program borrows page from iPhone
01/27/2012 8:11:08 AM
A University of Florida professor is bringing in a new collaborator into his research—the consumer. David... Read more.
