Tomatoes/Peppers
Flavorful Brands to offer Tasti-Lee field tomatoes in West
Flavorful Brands said in a Sept. 4 press release it will take Tasti-Lee tomatoes to California, Nevada and Hawaii. Tasti-Lee brand tomatoes are round, vine-ripened and grown in fields. The tomato plant variety was developed by the... more »
APHIS amends import procedures for tomato, pepper seeds
Effective Sept. 8, 2019, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and pepper (Capsicum spp.) seeds imported from all countries into the United States.... more »
Smartphone test detects late blight
New technology developed by North Carolina State University researchers could allow farmers to cost-effectively test for plant diseases — such as late blight — right in the field using only a smartphone and a small... more »
Processing tomato production forecast down
The USDA forecasts California’s processing tomato production to be below last year’s. The USDA’s contracted production for California processing tomatoes is forecast at 11.5 million tons, averaging 49.8 tons per acre, according to a press... more »
Vitalis Organic Seeds: Celebrating 25 years providing the best in genetics for organic growers
{Sponsored} Twenty-five years ago, Vitalis Organic Seeds formed with a vision to provide the best in vegetable and herb genetics for organic growers. This vision has been manifested through global organic seed production and breeding programs... more »
University of Florida researchers close in on a tastier tomato
In their quest for a tastier tomato, University of Florida scientists are finding traits they believe will tempt consumers with flavor that triggers their senses even more. They’re making significant progress on improving the UF-developed... more »
BREAKING: Mexico and U.S. reach deal to end tomato tariff dispute
According to Reuters, Mexican tomato producers have reached a deal with the U.S. government to avoid an anti-dumping investigation, Mexican Economy Minister Graciela Marquez said Aug. 21. Under the deal, the vast majority of Mexican... more »
Mucci Farms acquires Orangeline Farms, plans expansion
Mucci Farms has acquired controlling interest of Leamington, Ontario based Orangeline Farms, including its existing greenhouse and warehouse facilities, and additional land with plans for expansion. Subsequently, the company also announced additional expansion plans in Canada and the United... more »
