Category: Tomatoes/Peppers
IFTA’s Robert Guenther heads Florida tomato groups
Robert Guenther, a longtime produce industry leader, has been named as head of Florida’s tomato trade associations.
Sustainability report released by Wholesum
Wholesum has released its latest scorecard on how it handles sustainability.
USDA: insurance options enlarged for specialty, organic growers
Fresh and processing tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage and other fruits and vegetables are to benefit from changes in USDA’s crop insurance options.
Florida tomato leader new Washington apple president
The leader of Florida’s tomato industry is leaving the Sunshine State to head the Washington Apple Commission.
CarbonCents partnership to help Titan Farms cut carbon footprint
A partnership with CarbonCents, a technology firm specializing in carbon footprint tracking and reduction solutions, should help Titan Farms reduce its carbon imprint.
Satellite crop monitoring helps tomato growers adapt to climate change
Discover how satellite crop monitoring helps tomato growers optimize irrigation, cut costs, and adapt to climate change.
Vegetable, peach grower Titan Farms marks brand anniversary
Vegetable and peach grower-shipper Titan Farms is celebrating the first 10 years of one of its premium fresh peach brands.
Machine-harvestable tomatoes available from UF/IFAS
Ever since Florida farmers have been growing tomatoes, they’ve picked them by hand or hired laborers. It’s painstaking work that might be made easier soon with machine-harvestable tomatoes developed by University of Florida scientists.
Field trials spur soil inoculant introduction
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Wilbur-Ellis hosts FFA tour, showcases future ag investments
A group of more than 50 members of the California FFA learned about career opportunities in food production and agriculture through a tour of Wilbur-Ellis’ Woodland South, California, operations.
Kern County Crop Report shares optimistism on vegetable production
The latest crop report from UCCE revealed promising trends for vegetable crops, including tomoatoes, peppers and more.
Vestaron’s bioinsecticide obtains approval in Italy
Italy grants farmers emergency access to Vestaron’s bioinsecticide SPEAR LEP to use on tomatoes from March 28 to July 25.
Autonomous robots: Vegetable industry savior?
Can autonomous robots be the salvation for the vegetable industry’s labor woes?
Georgia ag commodity commissions seek nominations
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is calling out for growers to serve on the Peach State’s agriculture commodity commissions.
Southwest Florida’s Worden Farm manages challenges
Land stewardship and mentoring other growers is an important part of operations at Worden Farm. Owners Chris and Eva Worden, who started the business in 2003, grow more than 50 vegetables, herbs and flowers organically.
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).
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.
“FoldBot” robot reduces cardboard folding
It’s an ugly fact that billions of plastic produce clamshells end up in landfills each year.
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.
Lipman promotes new Florida fresh-cut facility
Lipman Family Farms has opened a new fresh-cut operation in Florida.Lipman planned to showcase the facility to produce industry.