Tag: tomatoes
New ‘dual resistant’ tomatoes fight lethal pests with one-two punch
The new varieties could be a boon to the U.S agricultural economy, and also have significant impact in the developing world.
Potato, tomato growers affected by late blight should remain vigilant
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Late blight, the same disease that caused Ireland's potato famine in the 19th century, was confirmed in three Pennsylvania counties...
2011 was a rough year for Pa. produce
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's vegetable farmers harvested 13,000 acres of sweet corn for fresh market in 2011 with production totaling 819,000 hundredweight or 63 hundredweight per acre.
Select substances gain additional life in national organic foods production
WASHINGTON — The National Organic Program published a final rule Aug. 3 continuing the use of 12 substances in organic production and handling that...
Rising price of fuel not the only reason for food-cost increases
An OSU agricultural economist says that the rising fuel costs and higher grocery bills may not be related as much as some people think.
Produce and foodborne illness: Workshop looks at cutting the risk
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Do you grow, handle or process fruits and vegetables? Learn what’s best for keeping them safe — and in doing...
SPIN an old concept into a new idea
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Many think of farmers and gardeners in a country setting, but what about within the city limits in city lots?Andy Pressman,...
