Improved Taste For Tomatoes By Growing Produce Staff|August 5, 2013 Some compounds that determine plant species’ characteristics such as the taste of tomatoes can be engineered to produce […]Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Late Blight Update Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 5, 2013 Late blight, a devastating disease impacting tomatoes and potatoes, to date, has been documented in several states. Those […]
Fungicide Approved For Greenhouse Tomatoes Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 1, 2013 BASF has received EPA approval of Pageant Intrinsic fungicide for use on greenhouse-grown tomatoes for commercial production, and […]
Grower Resources Optimized To Maximize Demand For Florida Citrus By Douglas Ackerman|July 24, 2013 As we look back, fiscal year 2012-2013 was very challenging for the citrus industry. The Florida Department of […]
Late Blight Developing In The Eastern U.S. By Margaret T. McGrath|July 10, 2013 To date there have been 17 confirmed reports of late blight in the Eastern U.S. from Louisiana to […]
Green Light Given For Sale Of East Coast Brokers & Packers’ Assets Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 3, 2013 [updated July 29 for court-approved dates, adjustments to asset allocation, and ag equipment details] The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, […]
New Powdery Mildew-Resistant Tomato Varieties By Growing Produce Staff|June 25, 2013 Close to 100 growers gathered on June 18-19 in Ontario, Canada, for the annual De Ruiter Demo Days. […]
Greenhouse Tomato Business Booming By John VanSickle | Serhat Asci | Dr. Daniel Cantliffe|June 20, 2013 Consumption trends for fresh market produce have changed significantly over the last two decades. Concerns have been expressed […]
Florida Tomato Grower Helps Small Farmers Grow With Local Initiative By Growing Produce Staff|May 29, 2013 As part of its ongoing commitment to harvesting the freshest produce available, Lipman, North America’s largest open field […]
Find, Fight Tomato Russet Mites By Gene McAvoy|May 17, 2013 Identification In the past, tomato russet mite was rarely damaging in Florida, but recently has increased in incidence. […]
Vegetable Varieties From Seedway By Growing Produce Staff|May 9, 2013 A Mountain Fresh-type tomato, Mountain Merit has good fruit size and yield, while displaying early and late blight […]
The Promise Of A New Tomato Agreement With Mexico By Rosemary Gordon|May 9, 2013 In March, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican tomato growers and exporters entered into a new agreement […]
Florida Legislature Approves Citrus Research Funding By Growing Produce Staff|May 6, 2013 The Florida state Legislature agreed to fund $9.5 million in research related activities to combat HLB (citrus greening). […]
All Florida Ag Show Returns For Encore Performance By Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 During the opening keynote address at the All Florida Ag Show, Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick wrapped […]
Florida Tomato Committee Launches Outreach Campaign By Growing Produce Staff|April 22, 2013 The Florida Tomato Committee (FTC) and nine food bloggers throughout the East Coast recently partnered in an outreach […]
Focus on Tomato Webcast Highlights Perennial Weed Management By Growing Produce Staff|April 22, 2013 Perennial weed infestations in tomato crops can have many negative effects, such as lower yields, added costs from […]
Foliar Testing, Fertigation Evaluated On Vegetable Crops In New York By Growing Produce Staff|April 22, 2013 With funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP), Cornell University researchers are evaluating two […]
Greenhouse Production Tips From The Netherlands By Rosemary Gordon|April 12, 2013 Just like in the U.S., peppers and tomatoes are popular greenhouse-grown vegetables in the Netherlands. While participating in […]
Trap Crops Are A Good Alternative Pest Management Strategy By Dr. Ayanava Majumdar|April 12, 2013 Sorghum varieties and sunflowers used to lure leaffooted bugs away from tomato crops
Create Stress-Free Plants By Rosemary Gordon|April 11, 2013 Who wouldn’t want vegetable plants that are stronger, healthier, and better equipped to deal with stress? That exactly […]