Nitrate leaching is a common problem in frequently fertilized agricultural crops in Southern New Mexico. The objectives of this study were to estimate the leaching depths, irrigation and plant uptake efficiencies for onion (Allium cepa L.), chile (Capsicum annuum), and cotton (Gossypium spp.)...

The article highlights the history of national brand/private label competition. It argues that the private labels of large retail chains possess unique competitive weapons to constrain the market power of powerful national brands that are not available to rival manufacturers' brands. Consumer...