Although technically they’re a fruit, tomatoes are one of the most-consumed vegetables, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among the fresh produce the nation buys from foreign countries, ...
Pacific Coast Producers installed energy-efficient evaporators at the nation's largest tomato canning facility. (Photo: California Energy Commission) A Terrain analysis found California's decrease in ...
Given the tomato's importance in global cuisine, large-scale and reliable production is essential, and one state is doing far ...
AJUCHITLAN, Mexico — The Trump administration’s decision to impose a 17% duty on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico has created a dilemma for the country providing more tomatoes to U.S. consumers ...
UC Santa Cruz researchers are evaluating the physiological traits and environmental conditions associated with successful dry-farmed tomato production to better equip West Coast farmers to adapt to a ...
The duty was announced after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Mexico supplies 70% of the U.S. tomato market. Proponents of the duty say this will boost domestic tomato ...
Tomato plant issues range from pests like deer and raccoons to environmental factors. Over-fertilization and insufficient watering are common cultivation mistakes affecting tomato growth. Extreme heat ...
In 2025, Nigeria saw stable tomato prices after years of volatility, thanks to improved production and reduced losses, ...