September 2001

Sieg Snapp, assistant professor in vegetable systems at Michigan State University told growers that the use of Surround on tomatoes, a clay treatment, doesn’t seem to be help with the problem of shoulder check. Click here for the full story.

New York Growers Try Bold Marketing Move
Shoppers in central and upstate New York will be the first to discover the powerful flavor of New York Bold onions this fall, when the new brand is unveiled at select markets there.

Researchers Examines Causes
of Micro-cracks in Tomatoes
A physiological problem in tomatoes called shoulder check has been causing yield losses of up to 75% in Southwest Michigan.
Michigan Asparagus Production
Unchanged, Prices Down
Prices for processed asparagus down 30% from a year ago

What’s Up Doc?
California carrot industry explodes with new specialty, pre-cut products

Onion Industry Consolidates,
Returns Stabilize From Past
The onion industry in the U.S., like other commodities, has undergone concentration and consolidation.

Marketplace of Ideas
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Need Farm Bill Provisions

Safety Net for Small Farm Families

Question of the Month:
Do you think that farmers should receive a guaranteed income?

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