Tomatoes/Peppers
West Coast Tomato Growers combine tradition, innovation
West Coast Tomato Growers is a longstanding generational farm that showcases diversity and supports military veterans. Founded in 1939 by Harry Singh Sr., Harry Singh and Sons built an agricultural legacy in Oceanside, California. The... more »
UF researchers examine science-backed fertilization rates
Years of University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research yields in science-backed crop fertilization rates are being realized. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP)... more »
Dole works to attract younger generations to organic produce
Anticipating a wave of organic demand from Gen Y, Gen Z and Baby Boomers, Dole Food Co., one of the first global fruit and vegetable providers to predict the first organic food craze in 2000,... more »
Bailey Farms introduces tomatillo salsa kit
Bailey Farms, a leading grower and shipper of specialty peppers, has debuted their latest product, a tomatillo Verde salsa kit. The Oxford, North Carolina, grower-shipper of specialty peppers plans to introduce the offering at the... more »
UF estimates Hurricane Debby ag damages
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has released damage estimates from Hurricane Debby. Hurricane Debby struck north Florida in early August. The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby... more »
Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS changes name
Plant breeder Pop Vriend Seeds gains a new name. On Oct. 1, the Netherlands-based Pop Vriend plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. Pop Vriend Seeds made the announcement in a... more »
Vegetables, potatoes counter expanding U.S. ag export deficit
Despite an increasing overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit, exports of fruits, vegetables and nuts are helping balance losses in other ag export sectors, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report. Horticultural product exports,... more »
Harvesting equipment partnership between Oxbo, Fresno State
Oxbo, which supplies growers of grapes, berries, tomatoes and pistachios harvesters and other specialty equipment, is partnering with Fresno State University and introducing pistachio harvesting machinery. The partnership will make Oxbo the official pistachio equipment... more »