January 27, 2021NEW TOMATO ... New tomato's skin promises improved yield Provides improved yield and shelf-life while enhancing both visual and culinary appeal READ MORE
January 17, 2021TOOLS TO IMPROVE ... Illinois Small Farms Winter Webinars Cutting edge programs advance food production in Illinois READ MORE
December 2, 2020WHAT'S GROWING ... Tomato's wild ancestor is a genomic reservoir for plant breeders Humans turned a weedy plant with tiny fruit into the tomato that we know today READ MORE
October 8, 2020WHAT'S GROWING ... Tomatoes, turnips rule in big year for veggie gardening In a twist, the respect-seeking turnip actually turned some heads READ MORE
September 8, 2020PLANT DISEASES ... Gene grants tomatoes resistance to bacterial speck disease Boyce Thompson Institute researchers work to create tomatoes that are protected from this disease READ MORE
September 3, 2020ALERT ... 2020 late blight warning Now is the time to be very on top of your tomato and potato crop health READ MORE
August 28, 2020WARMING EFFECT ... Warmer temps could change Calif crops Berkeley Lab study finds it will be too hot for some crops, just right for others READ MORE
June 18, 2020TOMATO BREEDING ... Tomato's hidden mutations revealed in study of 100 varieties Research could lead to the creation of new tomato varieties and the improvement of existing ones READ MORE
May 31, 2020TOMATO TIPS ... It’s an important time to care for tomatoes, onions K-State horticulture expert shares some tips for success READ MORE
May 6, 2020ONLINE ASSISTANCE ... Purdue Extension apps help make decisions Most apps are available for either Android or iOS READ MORE