Tomatoes-Peppers
Nimitz receives California registration
The nematicide Nimitz, produced by Adama, has received state registration in California for use on tomatoes, peppers, okra, eggplant, cucumbers, watermelons, cantaloupe and squash.According to a news release from Adama, Nimitz, delivers a combination of... more »
Canada registers Evito fungicide
Arysta LifeScience North America recently announced registration for EVITO Fungicide in Canada. This registration provides Canadian growers an advanced, highlysystemic fungicide for use in wheat and barley, as well as corn and soybeans. Additionally, EVITO... more »
Climate change will force adaptation
Last year was Earth's warmest since 1880, according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The two agencies recently announced that Earth's average surface temperature has warmed by about 1.4˚ F since 1880,... more »
Zing! Fungicide receives federal registration
Gowan USA has announced federal registration for Zing! Fungicide for use in potato, tomato, cucurbits and onions. State registrations will soon follow.Zing! Fungicide is a new premix fungicide combining two active ingredients into a liquid... more »
Heirloom tomato growers benefit from new varieties
There was a time when heirloom tomatoes were typically associated with production, handling and shipping challenges that did not attract commercial growers.According to Jeanine Davis, North Carolina State University (NCSU) horticulturalist and Extension specialist, the... more »
Should vegetable growers worry about SWD, BMSB?
The dangers posed to fruit crops by invasive pests spotted wing drosophila (SWD) and brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) are pretty well known by now, but less well known are the dangers posed to vegetable... more »
Drip irrigation management leads to efficiencies
Vegetable growers in Florida are using plasticulture to improve water and nutrient management practices on more than 5,000 acres of production. And the effort is paying off, according to one Extension official familiar with the... more »
Mastronardi introduces Pepperco USA
Mastronardi Produce continues to expand its greenhouse operations in Coldwater, Michigan, as it claims the banner of being the largest greenhouse pepper company in North America.The Kingsville, Ontario-based company's latest greenhouse venture is Pepperco USA.... more »
Targeted breeding aids vegetable seeds
Meeting market demand in a more efficient and profitable manner could be accelerated for plant breeders, seed companies and commercial vegetable growers in the not too distant future.Working closely with the seed-growing community, and recognizing... more »
Tomato growers lose ‘takings’ lawsuit against FDA
A federal judge has ruled against tomato “growers, packers and shippers” in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. The groups had sought federal reimbursement for damages after the FDA mistakenly named certain tomatoes as the likely... more »
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