Henry fruit, plant, sale under way until March

The Henry County Cooperative Extension Office is accepting orders for its “Small Fruit Plant Sale.”

Crape Myrtle Whacking & Hacking

Observation of the whacking and hacking around town says there are many options when it comes to the care of crape myrtles. You are also going to find that many gardeners choose to do nothing and let the shrubs or small trees grow naturally and they do just fine. Others like to prune off the old [...]

Research examines virus infection's differing effects on plants, insects

(PhysOrg.com) -- Tomato spotted wilt virus can be deadly for many important plants, but have little effect on the plants' small insect hosts. Research by a Kansas State University plant pathologist and two students is examining why.

Industrial energy conservation: Where does the reasoning begin?

Industrial energy conservation, “Where does the reasoning begin?”, as one of my engineering professor’s would say. Most industrial plants today have “low hanging fruit” opportunities that can readily be identified and will deliver quick payback with small investments.

Ivory Coast farmers fear for cocoa crop as rain stays away

MEAGUI, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - Ivorian cocoa farmer Delphin Kouadja shakes his head in disbelief as he surveys the shrivelled, yellowing plants on his smallholding just north of the port of San Pedro. With still two months to go for the normally bountiful main crop in the world's top cocoa producer, a combination of poor rains, strong winds and a frail tree stock means his plantation is already ...