Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). UC Davis will be carrying out three awards through two different NIFA programs. A project focused on organic tomatoes has been awarded a total…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Devastated by Storm & Walnuts Set for Good Season
…Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen said the shortened production timeline made for long and stressful days. California’s processing tomato industry is gearing up for a strong season, with…
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
…canneries are diligently managing logistics to ensure the consistent delivery of ripe tomatoes to processing plants. Notably, the Processing Tomato Advisory Board’s data reveals a 16 percent decrease in shipments…
Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is still accepting feedback on how the agency should address Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
A new study from the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and UC Cooperative Extension highlights production cost increases for processing tomatoes. Canada will once again be implementing…
New Study Highlights Increased Production Costs for Processing Tomatoes
A new study from the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and UC Cooperative Extension highlights production cost increases for processing tomatoes. The Sample Costs to Produce Processing…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers checkoff amendment opposition, California wheat harvest updates, sanitation approaches in the processing tomato…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
Sites Reservoir is one of the projects that will directly benefit from recent reforms to permitting requirements for water and energy infrastructure projects. A second effort is underway, seeking legislative…
AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat
…the spread of this invasive species. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said the bill was first introduced last year. However, it did not receive the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers dangerous water rights legislation that continues to progress, the unique approach to tomato…
Success with Cover Cropping in Lieu of Heavy Tillage
VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, Eric Morgan said their cover cropping system in tomatoes is showing promise. The approach has resulted in a sizable decrease in…
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
…had a suspension agreement limiting some tomatoes from Mexico since about four years after NAFTA was put into effect due to the rapid decline of U.S. tomato production caused by…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-07-23
…of Water Resources, information on resources available to producers who have suffered losses related to flooding, and what to expect from the state’s processing tomato industry in 2023. Tune in…