Category Archives: Science

Factors That Influence Spinach Contamination Pre-Harvest Determined

Posted on 23 June 2013 by Greg

June 20, 2013 — A team of researchers from Texas and Colorado has identified a variety of factors that influence the likelihood of E. coli contamination of spinach on farms prior to harvest. Their research is published in the July … Continue reading →

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For the sake of soil, sustainability and profits, expert says ‘just say no to tillage’

Posted on 25 April 2013 by Greg

Staff Reports Spring tillage is a tradition that is steeped deeply into American agriculture. But more and more producers are realizing that this iconic tradition is costing them – in more ways than one. Tillage, which was once considered necessary … Continue reading →

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Invasive kudzu bugs may pose greater threat than previously thought.

Posted on 17 April 2013 by Greg | Comments Off on Invasive kudzu bugs may pose greater threat than previously thought

10 Easy Soil Tests

Posted on 3 April 2013 by Greg

What’s the secret to raising healthy, carefree vegetables and flowers? Great soil. How can you tell if your soil has what plants need? A soil test. When you send a soil sample to a lab, you get a detailed analysis … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Fooled: Flowers Mislead Traditional Taxonomy

Posted on 6 March 2013 by Greg

Mar. 4, 2013 — For hundreds of years, plant taxonomists have worked to understand how species are related. Until relatively recently, their only reliable source of information about these relationships was the plants’ morphology — traits that could be observed, … Continue reading →

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