Berry appealing: Spray boosts shelf life of fruit
aPeel Technology has developed an organic spray to prolong the shelf life of produce without refrigeration.
Underperforming stock price prompts Dole to put asset sales on menu
By staff and wire reports on May 18, 2012 A strategic review going on at Dole Food Co. could lead to a major overhaul and asset sales at the one of the biggest companies headquartered in the Westlake Village-Thousand Oaks corporate corridor. Amid disappointing results, Dole shares have struggled to get to double-digits, a thorn Read More →
Pick of the pixies: Small tangerines are Ojai’s signature fruit
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Wasp warfare: Fighting pests with parasites
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The battle begins: Growers gear up to fight citrus disease
Farmers all over the Tri-Counties are on high alert after a disease that could be devastating to the state’s citrus industry was discovered in L.A. County.
Calavo plans $200M capital raise to prep for acquisitions
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Strawberries in a jam: Santa Maria grower tests mulch method
A Santa Maria farmer is leading the charge on growing strawberries in substances other than soil.
