Friday, January 30, 2015

ARS Newslink: January 26-30, 2015

Probing Phosphorus Losses from Midwestern Crop Fields

USDA scientists are monitoring phosphorus in surface runoff and tile drainage from farm fields. (01/28)

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150128.htm

Infrared-Based Peeling of Tomatoes May Improve Precision, Save Water

A new infrared technique for removing the peels of Roma tomatoes before canning is mostly waterless. (01/29)

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150129.htm

A New 'Gem' of a Pear Released by ARS, Cooperators

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and collaborators released Gem, a new pear cultivar, which is resistant to fire blight disease. (01/30)

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150130.htm

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