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Use of protected culture is widespread in Vermont
Long, harsh winters pose particularly stark challenges for vegetable producers in the fertile Connecticut River Valley.The weather obstacles are being met by a proliferation of greenhouses and high tunnels, which are used to extend the... more »
Tomato project seeks variety nominations
If you grow and sell tomatoes, an Ohio State University-based team hopes to hear from you soon.The team has set up a project to help ensure that commercial tomato growers benefit as much as possible... more »
CSA, farmers’ markets keep Ohio farm afloat
When Brian and Kelly Helser – owners of Paige's Produce in Stoutsville, Ohio – first looked into hosting their own Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, they had a hard time believing anyone would pay up... more »
Indoor vertical grower touts concept’s benefits
Emerging concepts that enable food producers to thrive in more sustainable ways continue to take shape.One of those approaches is known as vertical farming, and the operators of an indoor system being fine-tuned in a... more »
Too much rain in the South, too little produce on the shelves
Peaches, the gem of the Southern summer, are just not so sweet this year.The tomatoes in Tennessee are splitting. Tobacco in North Carolina is drowning. And watermelons, which seem as if they would like all... more »
Food safety a high priority for California farm
Farming and food safety keep Ryan Talley busy. Talley, a third-generation grower, is also chairman of the board of the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement (LGMA).With his brother, Todd, and cousin, Brian, Ryan... more »
Florida continues tomato dispute with Mexico
The Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) recently filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenging whether or not a recent agreement with Mexican tomato interests complies with federal trade laws.The lawsuit is the... more »
New Jersey farm honored for charity
Now in its 100th year of operation, Von Thun Farms in Monmouth Junction, N.J., continues to provide portions of its fruit and vegetable harvest to needy residents of the region.And for their efforts, operators of... more »
Greenhouse helps retailer sell local tomatoes year round
A Canadian produce company is helping a Michigan-based grocery chain offer fresh, vine-ripened, local tomatoes year round.Mastronardi Produce, based in Kingsville, Ontario, completed a 30-acre hydroponic greenhouse facility in Coldwater, Mich., in December 2011. That... more »
Webinar to walk through new tomato agreement
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, will offer a free, interactive webinar on the newly amended Tomato Suspension Agreement at 2 p.m. (Eastern) March 14.Fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico... more »
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