Category: Tomatoes/Peppers
Survey shows … inflation, competition factor in farm market pricing
Farm costs, inflation and competitors’ strategies influence how farm markets across the U.S. price their commodities and food items.
LED lights help improve tomato yields
LED light tomatoes research
Mastronardi, InterGrow partner in New York state
Mastronardi Produce, a fourth-generation family-owned commercial greenhouse grower, is expanding its U.S. network through a joint venture with Intergrow Greenhouses.
Company recalls tomato seeds with ToBRFV
A New York seed company has recalled Brandywise tomato seeds after finding they have been infected with tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV).
UF researchers develop target spot resistant tomatoes
University of Florida tomatoes target spot of tomato disease
Wild tomatoes resist devastating bacterial canker
Cornell research fights bacterial canker tomato disease
Florida Tomato Committee seeking nominations
Florida Tomato Committee
Purdue receives USDA grants for sustainable agriculture projects
Purdue University sustainability
Mix organic, conventional methods to boost soil health
Some presume organic agricultural management practices cause minimal environmental impact relative to conventional agricultural management practices. Learn more about organic farming systems’ limitations.
New approach helps Chill C Farms thwart labor shortages
Chill C Farms is run by a Georgia state legislator. Read more about the south Georgia farm that grows an assortment of vegetables, including specialty peppers and squash.
Hurricane Ian disaster assistance available to Florida growers
USDA Hurricane Ian disaster assistance
