Tomatoes/Peppers
Researchers learn how pathogen causes speck disease
Researchers have discovered how the structure of a protein allows a certain bacteria to interfere with the tomato plant's immune system, causing bacterial speck disease. PhysOrg.comTo read more, click here. more »
Set yourself up for succession success
About a decade ago, Russell Costanza's son and daughter both decided they wanted to inherit the family farm. Their decision spurred Costanza to do something he'd been thinking about for years but hadn't gotten around... more »
Father, son carry on Massachusetts family heritage
When Mario Marini talks about farming, he talks about his heritage - and about the farm's future."My parents worked hard to give me what I have, and I'm thankful to my son (Michael) because the... more »
Enza’s new bell pepper, Eazyleaf varieties hold promise for farmers
The biggest challenge processors and growers face when it comes to growing bell peppers and other row crops, like lettuce, is producing high-yielding plants with long shelf life and uniform size.One of the company's new... more »
2012 Illiana Vegetable Growers’ School Jan. 5
The Purdue University and University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Services will sponsor the Illiana Vegetable Growers' School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST on Jan. 5 at Teibel's Restaurant in Schererville, Ind.The program will... more »
Weather, economy make Southwest Florida farmers grim reapers
December's mild weather to date doesn't reassure farmer Robert Starkweather. He's still struggling to rebound from a rash of cold snaps last winter that cost him as much as $1.2 million.The first icy blast hit... more »
Do you need tissue and petiole sap testing?
Getting high yields, excellent quality and long shelf life out of tomatoes and peppers requires intimate knowledge of soil nutrient levels, plant tissue nutrient concentrations, irrigation water characteristics and specific varietal requirements. The only way... more »
Stink bug continues to bedevil growers
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) has dramatically impacted the fruit and vegetable industry, and as it continues to spread, so do fears that there is nothing that can stop it.BMSB is native to Asia, and... more »
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