Tomatoes/Peppers
Philips highlights LED grow lights in greenhouses
On March 8 and 9, a group of 50 tomato growers, owners and consultants from nine countries participated in the third Philips High Wire Event organized by Philips Horticulture LED lighting to learn from each other. Participants... more »
New model helps chile growers battle weeds
The tall morning glory weed can be problematic for chile growers. The presence of this weed in crops may lead to an increase in harvesting time or hoeing time and may also result in fewer... more »
NatureFresh Farms picks first OhioRed tomato crop
NatureFresh Farms announced the first crop of OhioRed tomatoes is being picked. NatureFresh Farms announced... more »
Searching for speck-resistant tomatoes
The 2015 growing season was a tough one for tomato researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) at Cornell University, due to the bacterial speck disease that descended on their field. But those infected plants... more »
Study: How LED lighting treatments affect greenhouse tomato quality
To satisfy increasing consumer demand for locally grown, fresh tomatoes during off-seasons, greenhouse tomato growers often need to rely on supplemental lighting. Tomato growers are looking to light-emitting diodes (LEDs), favored for their energy-saving potential,... more »
NIMITZ use on tomatoes reinstated with removal of direct-seeding restriction
ADAMA has announced the newly approved revisions to NIMITZ 480 EC nematicide. The new label reinstates tomatoes back onto the NIMITZ approved fruiting vegetables list (peppers, okra and eggplants), with use on cucurbits (cucumbers, watermelons,... more »
BrightFarms: Commercial-scale produce operations in local markets
What is being billed as one of the world’s largest urban farms and greenhouses is nearing completion in Washington, D.C. The 100,000-square-foot greenhouse is being built by BrightFarms, a company that has also turned supermarket roofs into... more »
Johnny’s Selected Seeds recognized for Corno di Toro pepper varieties
Johnny's Selected Seeds has received two All-American Selections National Awards in recognition of its newest Corno di Toro pepper varieties. According to a news release, in addition to being chosen for their outstanding flavor and rich... more »
Current Issue
Tech allows growers to ‘eavesdrop’ on insects
Southwest Florida’s Worden Farm manages challenges
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association says farewell to leader
Southeast Regional Show recognizes leaders
Veg Connections: Biopesticides and beneficial insects
Business: Why do most succession plans fail?
60 years of advocating for agricultural employers
Keeping CSA members engaged and loyal
see all current issue »
