Help Wanted from Tomato Taste Testers Around the World Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 13, 2021 Find out why University of Florida plant breeders are recruiting citizen scientists on a global scale.Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
The Search Is on To Beat Blossom-End Rot in Tomatoes By Greenhouse Grower|January 7, 2021 A team of University of Georgia researchers is studying the genetics factors tied to this malady, with the goal of developing prevention strategies.
Can You Get a Healthier Tomato by Turning up the Heat? Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 22, 2020 Postharvest study shows a sure-fire way to bring out more antioxidants and increase red color in the fruit.
Take a Tour of Tega Hills Farm By Johnny Eppich|December 9, 2020 The Charlotte, NC, area operation grows about two acres of crops in greenhouses.
Tomato That Can Stand up To Deadly Plant Virus on the Way By Brian Sparks|December 4, 2020 Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has launched its first commercial tomato brown rugose fruit virus-resistant variety. Find out when it will be available.
Take the Right Aim to Tame Target Spot of Tomato By Gene McAvoy|November 12, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable malady.
Survey Gets to the Bottom of Tomato Juice Taste Test Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 22, 2020 See what University of Florida-bred variety hits the spot with consumers and opens up new opportunities for growers.
Potential Solution Found for Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus By Brian Sparks|October 9, 2020 Vegetable breeder Enza Zaden identifies gene that provides resistance against the deadly disease. See how they did it.
Hopes High to Crack the Code on Bacterial Spot of Tomato Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 22, 2020 Learn more about how scientists will use a $455,000 grant to dig deeper into this plant disease as an epidemic.
Silver Linings for Tomato Industry in Wake of Coronavirus By Michael Schadler|July 9, 2020 From medical supplies to the food we eat, Americans are paying more attention to where things come from.
Everything You Should Know About Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus By Gene McAvoy|June 18, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this plant malady.
Efforts Expand to Contain Deadly Plant Virus Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 8, 2020 USDA amends Federal Order for imports of top host crops of tomato brown rugose fruit virus. Find out the new restrictions.
3 Steps to a Healthy Greenhouse for Your Vegetables By Rick Snyder|May 19, 2020 Here’s what you can do to ensure your crop reaches its full potential.
How The DiMare Company Tames a Wild Fresh Tomatoes Market By Karli Petrovic|April 1, 2020 Learn the operation’s formula to success as Brian Souza shares his approach to tech, water, and labor in this competitive crop.
No Easy Task in Tracing Florida Tomato Trade Troubles By Frank Giles|March 2, 2020 Get the inside track and see what Michael Schadler, Executive VP of the Florida Tomato Exchange, has to say in this exclusive Q&A.
Help Wanted to Grow Better Tasting Tomatoes Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 27, 2020 Learn more why one researcher says a global movement is necessary to bring flavor back to this fruit.
Protect Your Veggie Crops From Pepino Mosaic Virus By Gene McAvoy|January 16, 2020 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this plant disease.
How Drone Tech Can Help Growers Target Tomato Diseases Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 14, 2020 Florida researchers say digital images captured on the fly identified bacterial spot and target spot with 99% accuracy.
Crop Insurance Deadline Looms for Florida Tomato and Pecan Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 9, 2020 2020 is here. Are you and your farm assets covered?
Avoid Tomato Pith Necrosis Crisis in Your Crop By Gene McAvoy|December 12, 2019 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this pathogen.