Tomatoes/Peppers

Florida tomato growers respond to Mexican dumping

The Mexican tomato industry won’t be able to litigate its way out of dumping charges, according to a news release from the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE). In mid-April, in response to a lawsuit by a... more »

California CDPR approves ProBlad Verde fungicide 

Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad Verde fungicide. As a result of this approval, ProBlad is now registered for use on blueberries and caneberries,... more »

“FoldBot” robot reduces cardboard folding

A robot cardboard folding system cuts carton folding time and expense. Small farmers can hand fold the boxes and – for larger growers buying millions – an expensive full-size automated forming machine. [caption id="attachment_34421" align="alignleft"... more »

Florida Tomato Committee proposes assessment increase

The Florida Tomato Committee is proposing to raise the rate growers and handlers are assessed from 2.5 cents to 3.5 cents for each 25 pounds. The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, which oversees the Florida, will... more »

Lipman promotes new Florida fresh-cut facility

Lipman Family Farms has opened a new fresh-cut operation in Immokalee, Florida. Lipman planned to showcase the facility to produce industry people at its booth during the March 7-9 Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade... more »

Vertical farming operator Oishii raises funds

The closing of a round of $134 million in Series B funding should help vertical farming operator Oishii expand. The funds should accelerate Oishii’s growth, according to a news release. Known as the world’s largest... more »

New Jersey farmer earns national honor

New Jersey’s 2024 Outstanding Young Farmer, vegetable grower Byron DuBois, is one of four national winners of the 2024 National Outstanding Young Farmers Award. DuBois, with the support of his wife Karen, co-owns and operates... more »

Insecticide okayed for emergency use in Greece against tomato leafminer

Vestaron Corp. has been granted emergency authorization to provide farmers in Greece with an insecticide targeting infestations of tomato leafminer. The development marks a commercial milestone that could lead to the product’s first sales in... more »

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