Tuesday headline roundup

Hydroponic cukes in Fla. supply Target store Pero Vegetables Co.'s 14 acres of greenhouses on State Road 7 in West Delray


Crop diseases detected from space Big Apple from the Fresh Produce discussion group passes on this link from Iowa State

Agenda discussed for Center for Produce Safety Coverage from the Salinas Californian


Organic agriculture and "pollution free" food make up 20% of China's ag base These numbers stretch credulity. This story explains some nuances of "pollution free," "green" and "organic."

How to grow without Wal-Mart With Wal-Mart expansion plans slowing, packaged goods suppliers are looking at other way to grow sales

U.S. needs immigration reform not endless raids A plea for action on immigration reform