Tomatoes/Peppers
Scientists take different approaches to tastier tomatoes
Anyone who has ever wondered why some tomatoes can taste so bland might be interested in the work of two Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Fort Pierce, Florida. They are taking two different approaches... more »
Montero Farms recalls orange peppers
Montero Farms of McAllen, Texas is recalling Orange Habanero Peppers due to a potential contamination with Salmonella. The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with... more »
Protecting tomatoes from herbicide drift
Miners used to take canaries into mines, especially when opening a new shaft. They did this because canaries are more sensitive to dangerous gases than humans. As long as the canary kept singing, they knew... more »
High tunnels could be profitable for NH pepper growers
New Hampshire farmers looking to grow colored bell peppers in high tunnels will be pleased to learn that researchers from the NH Agricultural Experiment Station found many varieties produced excellent, high-quality fruit in a research... more »
Philips highlights LED grow lights in greenhouses
On March 8 and 9, a group of 50 tomato growers, owners and consultants from nine countries participated in the third Philips High Wire Event organized by Philips Horticulture LED lighting to learn from each other. Participants... more »
New model helps chile growers battle weeds
The tall morning glory weed can be problematic for chile growers. The presence of this weed in crops may lead to an increase in harvesting time or hoeing time and may also result in fewer... more »
NatureFresh Farms picks first OhioRed tomato crop
NatureFresh Farms announced the first crop of OhioRed tomatoes is being picked. NatureFresh Farms announced... more »
Searching for speck-resistant tomatoes
The 2015 growing season was a tough one for tomato researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) at Cornell University, due to the bacterial speck disease that descended on their field. But those infected plants... more »
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