Category: Tomatoes/Peppers
Participate in VGN’s Seed Showcase
Seed companies have an opportunity to participate in Vegetable Growers News’ annual Seed Variety Showcase.
Georgia counties receive Hurricane Idalia disaster declarations
Hurricane Idalia damage federal disaster declaration Georgia
Sakata Seed of Mexico reaches 30th anniversary
Sakata Seed of Mexico recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
PVGA contracts with management firm for executive leadership
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association PVGA Wanner Associates Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing and Research Program
Weather disrupts California processing tomato harvest
As California growers harvest this season’s processing tomato crop, there is concern that canneries could struggle to keep up with a backlog of fruit deliveries.
High tunnel boost: Improve production
High tunnels are popular season extension tools for vegetable crops across the U.S. While most northern high tunnels use inflated double-layer plastic cover, application in the Southeast is questionable due to the mild spring climate.
High tunnels help Sugar Top Farm fight insects, heat
Sugar Top Farms employs high tunnels to battle insects and winds. The tunnels help the central Florida area farm grow leafy greens on the highest point on the Florida peninsula.
Wholesum reports on social, environmental responsibility efforts
Wholesum organic Conscientious Company Report sustainability Fair Trade
Ag-Mart Produce ceases Florida tomato production
Florida tomato grower Ag-Mart Produce is closing operations, citing below-market pricing on imported tomatoes.
Florida tomato growers defend suspension agreement filing
Tomato Suspension Agreement Florida Tomato Exchange Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
New disease detector sensor developed
disease detection sensor late blight disease pathogen Texas A&M Iowa State potatoes tomatoes
Yvonne Morales, longtime Little Bear Produce employee, dies
Yvonne Morales Little Bear Produce
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas challenges Florida tomato growers
Tomato Suspension Agreement Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Florida Tomato Exchange
Florida tomato growers recommend terminating suspension agreement
Tomato Suspension Agreement Florida Tomato Exchange Florida tomato growers
Stone wool growing media provider starts soilless growing campaign
Grodan wool growing media Controlled Environment Agriculture CEA soil health pest control sustainability Rockwool Group
Enza Zaden celebrates breeding success stories
Since 1938, Enza Zaden has been expanding the reach of its seed breeding to include countries all over the world.
Ag tech company Biotalys releases biofungicide field trial info
Biotalys Evoca biocontrol agent Biotaly agricultural technology chemical pesticide alternatives Evoca fungicide biocontrol agent Fungicide Resistance Action Committee FRAC fungal diseases Botrytis powdery mildew
Ohio grower finds direct sales financially, personally satisfying
A grain grower is finding success with marketing fresh produce directly to consumers after deciding to stop selling wholesale to retailers.
PA growers approve continuing vegetable marketing, research program
Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing and Research Program PVMR Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association
Balchem wins organic foliar products registrations for vegetables
Balchem Plant Nutrition organic foliar registrations