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The benefits of atomic energy will be measured—in part—by the evidence of solutions to those scientific problems which can be solved only by the utilization of isotope techniques.

This is the seventh article in a series of brief progress reports on the application oj the science of genetics to commercial agriculture.

Swine brucellosis could be eradicated from California which is not a large swine-breeding state. It is relatively isolated and imports very few breeding stock.

Maximum use of pasture as a basic feed for the dairy herd reduces feed costs and increases profit.

Successful prepackaging of fresh fruits and vegetables involves many factors which contribute to the success attained.

Male sterility has been reported in several crop plants including tomato, flax, corn, onion, sorghum, barley, and sugar beet.

Cullage of carrots grown for bunching causes considerable loss of yield because the roots are so highly variable in size.

Broccoli quality is best if the flower-bud clusters reach market maturity in cool weather, although the early growth may take place at high temperatures.

The carcass value of a fat hog is not always indicated by the dressing percentage, nor by the body type.

Urea sprays designed to supply nitrogen to the foliage of orange trees are being tested at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside.

In past years crooked toes in chickens have been considered to be of two types, one due to a nutritional deficiency and another caused by faulty management. A third type which has not been described until recently is hereditary in nature and as such, is of considerable interest to breeders and hatcherymen.