Mechanical Harvest: Inroads Continue but Challenges Remain
Mechanically harvesting fruits and vegetables remains a dream for most crops but there have been inroads in recent years, and enough progress to keep the promise alive.
The following seed varieties were presented by the respective seed company as new varieties that recently were released into commercial production or will soon be.
November 2010: Traceability, Food Safety, Sustainability
The biological opinion, often called the "BiOp", has become a dirty word in the agricultural community...though there might be some light at the end of the tunnel.
High school chemistry students learn that every action has a reaction. In a perfect world, the over-the-top immigration law passed by the Arizona State Legislature and signed into law by the governor this spring would result in a comprehensive federal immigration reform.
After expending more lives than any cat, health care reform was finally passed in March on a strictly partisan vote and signed into law by President Barack Obama.
With the advent of HealthCare Reform there is nothing more critical than continuing to take care of your employees while controlling health care costs.
April 2010- Growers Irrigation Efficiency Confirmed
In the face of ongoing debates over western water supplies, growers in California and Arizona can be proud of the latest evidence confirming their improved water stewardship.
