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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Scientists develop new technique to combat potato scab Researchers have developed a way of controlling Streptomyces scabies (also known as potato scab), according to a recent article in Microbiology Today. Farmers unhappiest of all self-employed workers Self-employment is good for productivity, except for farmers, who score badly on every measure of health and quality of life, reveals a study published recently in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Alcohol key to storing berries Strawberries are good for you, but serving them in daiquiri form may make them even healthier, scientists show. New fertilizer info available The International Plant Nutrition Institute recently released its current issue of Better Crops with Plant Food (BC), issue number four for 2007. New consultant at Siegers Seed Siegers Seed Company recently announced that Ernie Szucs has joined the company’s team of seed consultants. He will be available to help commercial growers in Ontario, focusing on Southern Ontario. |