XPost: rec.food.cooking, alt.fan.states.south-carolina   
   From: zed@is.dead   
      
   On Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:11:55 -0500   
   jmquown  wrote:   
      
   > > If Trump gets his way you won't see much of that. He seems   
   > > determined to round them up and ship them back home.   
   > >   
   > Stock up on tomatoes while you can, folks.   
   >   
   > Jill   
      
   You seem to be predictably clueless as to hydroponics, slave state   
   shill.   
      
   AI Overview   
   Approximately one-third of fresh-market tomatoes in the U.S. are grown   
   hydroponically, particularly in greenhouse operations.   
      
   Key facts regarding hydroponic tomatoes in the U.S.:   
   Fresh vs. Processing: Hydroponic technology is widely used for high-quality   
   fresh tomatoes but has not been widely adopted for industrial-scale processing   
   tomatoes.   
   Yields: Hydroponic systems can yield 30 times more crop compared to   
   conventional methods due to efficient water usage and optimized nutrients.   
   Technology: Hydroponic tomatoes are commonly grown using substrate   
   systems like rockwool, perlite, or coconut coir within greenhouse   
   environments.   
      
   https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hydroponics-industry-report-2024-   
   030-090300433.html   
      
   The hydroponics market is undergoing a revolutionary change with a new   
   research publication announcing its exponential growth trajectory,   
   which is set to reach US$ 22.18 billion by 2030. This advanced farming   
   technique, which eschews traditional soil-based methods in favor of   
   water-based nutrient solutions, is reshaping the agricultural landscape   
   worldwide.   
      
   North America showcases progressive growth with the United States and   
   Canada leading in technological adoption.   
      
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