By: Rod Santa Ana WESLACO  –  The emergence of farmers markets in the Lower Rio Grande Valley has led to new research that shows planting dates affect the productivity of organic tomatoes, according to an expert at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco. “Just a few years ago, between Brownsville and Rio Grande City, there were no farmers markets anywhere,” said Dr. Raul Villanueva, an AgriLife Extension entomologist. “Now, there are seven or eight that are all doing very well. The demand for fresh,… Read More →