…against the proposed move. Lance Jungemeyer, President of the Fresh Produce Association of America called it a “Pandora’s box.” He says, “If tomato growers in the Carolinas do it (file…
Control Pests Nature’s Way
…plants and help with a number of pests in any garden. Borage repels cabbage worms and tomato hornworms. Chrysanthemums help with all sorts of garden pests, as well as household…
Tomato Harvest Slowly Gains Momentum
It’s a slow but good start so far for the 2017 processing tomato harvest. A lot of roadblocks stand between the tomatoes and the marketplace, including spring rains that delayed…
Foods Harmful to Our Health
…prepared or eaten improperly. Here are some you may not have known about. Such as the Tomato. Not the fruit, but the leaves, roots, and stem are rich in tomatine,…
Mid-South Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
…to see tomato processing at the Ingomar Packing Company and then meet with local cotton producers. The group will conclude their California tour on July 20 with a look at…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
…smaller fruit, and possibly sunburn,” said Bruce Rominger, a processing-tomato farmer in Winters. Some tomatoes are only a couple of weeks from harvest, he said, while others were planted around…
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…tastes better than a fresh and juicy tomato that’s picked right from the garden. Not to mention if that garden is conveniently located just footsteps away from your kitchen. No…
California Processing Tomato Report
As of May 15, California’s tomato processors reported they have or will have contracts for 11.8 million tons of processing tomatoes for 2017. This production is a 1.7 percent increase…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Parmesan Artichoke Pomodoro
…Cup Panko Bread Crumbs 2 Cup Roma Tomatoes 2 Cup Tomato Sauce 3 Cloves Garlic 4 T Sugar 4 T Italian Seasoning Fresh Parmesan Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking…
The California Kitchen: Heirloom Tomato Pico De Gallo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tomato pico de gallo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cup Heirloom Tomatoes 1…
Tomato Growers Evaluate Domestic, Export Markets
Tomatoes are supposed to be good for you, so why did a hospital send patients home with instructions to avoid tomatoes? Alec Wasson of the Tomato Products Wellness Council shared…
The California Kitchen: Curry Potato Heirloom Tomato and Kale
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing curry potato heirloom tomato and kale with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Whole…
2017 California Processing Tomato Report
Tomato Processors Expect to Contract 11.6 Million Tons in 2017 The USDA-NASS Pacific Regional Office surveyed California’s tomato processors for their intended contract acreage and tonnage for the upcoming 2017…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Tomato and Herbs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing smoked tomato and herbs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Red Poto 1…