Tomatoes/Peppers

Molasses a replacement for methyl bromide?

As they search for soil treatments to replace methyl bromide, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Fort Pierce, Fla., are using one technique that sounds as if it were borrowed from a family recipe: Taking... more »

Group of guest workers sue farm claiming labor law violations

A group of 15 Mexican guest workers is suing a Newport tomato farm claiming civil rights and labor law violations. WBIR.comRead more of the story here. more »

A New Mexico chile from China? Absolutely not

Chile eaters in New Mexico will now know whether the beloved pepper is grown locally or flown in from China or India. ReutersTo read more, click here. more »

Researcher receives grant to study potato and tomato disease

Late blight, caused by a fungus-like microbe, is a plant disease that mainly attacks potatoes and tomatoes, is difficult and economically challenging to eradicate, and was largely responsible for the Irish potato famine of the... more »

California growers turning to center-pivot

Center-pivot irrigation could become the wave of the future in California, where farmers are looking to maximize water efficiency and minimize labor costs. About 30 growers attended a meeting recently in Five Points, Calif. -... more »

Using genetics to build a better tomato

Agricultural Research Service researchers are working to save our tomatoes - or at least some of them.Tomatoes spend so much time on shelves and in refrigerators that an estimated 20 percent are lost to spoilage,... more »

Publix pressured to sign farm worker agreement

A group of farm workers, advocates and residents asked Publix supermarket managers Tuesday to consider signing on to an agreement that raises labor standards and pay for tomato pickers in Florida and could stop forced... more »

Big tomato crop, high costs

It could be a rotten year for California's processing tomato growers. The Fresno BeeTo read more, click here. more »

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