Scientists Zone in on Precision Weed Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 6, 2017 Surgically placed fumigants at the base of promising pest management method for vegetable growers.Read More
Weighing the Good and Bad of Six Soilless Media Options By Merle Jensen|March 22, 2017 Trying to decide which growing media is the right one for your greenhouse vegetable production? Take a look at these six options.
Unfair Trade Taking Its Toll on Florida Farmers By Lisa Lochridge|March 17, 2017 Local grower community hopeful over President Trump’s announced intention to renegotiate NAFTA.
Nematicide Now Available in California, Arizona Posted by Rosemary Gordon|March 10, 2017 Velum One from Bayer also suppresses foliar diseases, increases yields.
The Dos and Don’ts of Growing Greenhouse Vegetables By George Hochmuth|March 8, 2017 Thinking of adding growing vegetables under cover? Here are a few things you need to consider first.
Spot Sclerotinia Before It Stops Your Vegetable Crop By Gene McAvoy|February 23, 2017 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this malady that goes by many names.
Lipman Takes Home Virginia Clean Water Farm Award Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 1, 2017 The Florida-based tomato producer has received the 2016 Virginia Clean Water Farm Award in the Grand Basin district.
10 Tomato Varieties You Need To Know Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 30, 2017 Browse this slideshow for more information on 10 tomato varieties you need to know about from the nation’s leading seed […]
The Secret Behind Tastier Tomatoes? It’s in the Genes Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 27, 2017 Scientists discover chemical combinations that can contribute to superior flavor currently lacking in today’s selections.
Clues Found to Block Late Blight’s Blitz on Potatoes, Tomatoes Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 19, 2017 With food security at stake, breakthrough in genetic research could help prevent more strains of the deadly pathogen from entering the U.S.
New Research May Help in the Fight Against Insect-Transmitted Viruses in Vegetables Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 10, 2017 The findings depict the first time that a viral effector protein has been seen as attracting insect vectors to feed on plants through odor.
3 New Fungicide Product Options for Vegetable Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 20, 2016 Unique modes of action the main feature of modern chemistries.
Gene Editing Produces Tomatoes That Ripen Weeks Earlier Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 12, 2016 Using CRISPR, researchers may have devised a way to adapt varieties to grow in regions they typically don’t thrive.
4 Tasty Tomatoes Guaranteed To Tempt Consumers Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 25, 2016 Scan a slideshow of images to find out what new selections are specially suited for the Sunshine State.
Vegetable Grafting Facility Gears Up For Increased Production By Lauren María Alexander|October 25, 2016 The Tri-Hishtil vegetable grafting facility in North Carolina hopes to double grafted plant production by next year.
Lipman Launches Crimson Campaign For Tomatoes Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 13, 2016 The deep-red color raises the level of lycopene, a health benefit and it also helps to extend shelf life in the fruit.
NatureFresh Farms Launches OhioRed Tomato Program Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 12, 2016 The greenhouse operation also was named a PMA Impact Award Finalist.
Labor Shortages Mean Lost Income By Rosemary Gordon|October 12, 2016 Agriculture is not a typical industry; fresh produce can’t wait in the field for a crew to come and harvest it.
Noxious Weed Detected In Processing Tomato Field In California Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 21, 2016 The infested field was placed on hold and appropriate safeguards were implemented to prevent the movement of seeds on equipment and personnel leaving the field.
Don’t Let White Grubs Gobble Up Your Vegetable Crop By Gene McAvoy|September 21, 2016 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this pest.
