Compost offers high economic return

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Intraspecific variability in response to pesticides in the common green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)

Small farms re-emerge in national agenda

Science Briefs: UC scientists study Pierce's disease, vineyard expansion

Stories of success and struggle: California's small farms

The Yangs achieve the American Dream

Growing blueberries frustrates farmers, but opens doors

High-tech exec seduced by world-class olive oil

Persimmon farmer sees promise of regional marketing

Radio reaches Hmong farmers

New specialty potato varieties give farmers growing and marketing options

Agritourism benefits agriculture in San Diego County

Farmers' markets offer new business opportunities for farmers

Black Mission fig production improved by heavier irrigation

Rearing immunodeficient calves on pasture reduces death, production costs

Several fungicides control powdery mildew in peppers

Timing, frequency of sampling affect accuracy of water-quality monitoring