Tomatoes/Peppers
SOLIDA Herbicide Registered
Cheminova Inc. has received federal registration for SOLIDA herbicide, a sulfonylurea that is effective against a broad range of tough grasses and weeds in established tree, nut and vine crops, field corn, potatoes, tomatoes, industrial... more »
Ex-tomato Magnate Pleads not Guilty to Antitrust Charges
Frederick Scott Salyer is accused of conspiring to fix prices or rig bids on tomato products sold by his company, SK Foods. Los Angeles Times Click here to read the rest of the story. more »
2.5 Years On, Tomato Grower and City Reach a Settlement
A settlement has been reached to end a 2.5-year dispute between the city of Watson and a resident using hooped structures to raise vegetables. West Central Tribune, Minn. Click here to read the rest of... more »
Surplus of Strawberries Keeps Prices Low
Due to some interference from Mother Nature, strawberry prices nationwide have plunged, much to consumers' delight and growers' frustration, according to AccuWeather.com. Florida's crop usually hits the market in January and February, but unseasonably cool... more »
Giant Greenhouses Mean Flavorful Tomatoes All Year
An icy mixture of rain and sleet fell on the glass roof of Greenhouse Two at Backyard Farms here, but as its big blue door slid open and the warm, green, celery smell of tomato... more »
Gene Altered Tomatoes Will Impact Agriculture
Scientists said in a study released on Sunday that a mutation in a single gene could turn hybrid tomato plants into super producers capable of generating more and much sweeter fruit without genetic engineering. redOrbit... more »
Florida Tomato Growers Willing to Pay Pickers More
In a move to address wage and accountability issues for Florida tomato pickers, the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE) has reversed a long-standing ban on wage increases for pickers through contributions from retail and restaurant... more »
Florida Growers Group Changes Stance on Tomato Pickers’ Pay
In a major reversal, a powerful Florida agricultural group will now let its tomato-grower members distribute to workers extra wages contributed by buyers such as grocers and fast-food companies. Ft. Myers News-Press Click here to... more »
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