…billion. Tomatoes were the bright spot for organic sales in the third quarter, thanks to a 19 percent increase in volume and a hefty 30 percent increase in dollars. Fourteen…
New Tomato Variety Approved by APHIS
…protect against heart attacks and coronary heart disease. These genes also add color to the tomatoes and turn them a deep purple, similar to eggplants, which have these genes naturally….
Prioritizing Harvester Sanitation to Limit Spread of Pests and Disease
Researchers are actively working to develop best management practices for harvester sanitation approaches. Extension Specialist at UC Davis, Dr. Cassandra Swett said they have been working in processing tomatoes and…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-30-22
…incentives being a focal point in Farm Bill listening sessions, and working with industry members to mitigate Broomrape in tomatoes. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes. USDA/APHIS image This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS Plant Protection and…
Tomato Pest and Disease Field Day Coming Up August 17
…year. “It was a really successful meeting where we were able to highlight a bunch of the current research going on in tomatoes. In that year, it was focused primarily…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…including apricots, cherries, citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes. USDA/APHIS image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites stakeholders to submit project…
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
…The Sw5 gene that has been used to protect tomatoes is no longer offering the same level of protection to this particular strain of the virus. “We expected to see…
Spring Vegetable Crop Research Update April 6
…processing tomatoes and melons. Following the break, other presentations will include an update on CDFA’s beet curly top virus control program and a look at a web-based decision tool for…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade
…Oz Sundried Tomatoes 2 oz Spanish Pimento Stuffed Olives TT Olive Oil ( I Like 3 T ) TT S+P 4 oz Small Spanish or Yellow Onions Listen to Albert…
Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
…where we’re at today.” The pest posses a threat to tomatoes, carrots, melons, lettuce, and several other crops. Other Mediterranean regions addressing issues of branched broomrape have served as a…
Crop Rotation Calculator Demonstration at Upcoming Rice Meeting
…safflower, sunflower, and processing tomatoes. “This calculator is still in the preliminary stages, but we want to get some feedback from our workgroup before we go on and finalize the…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…Crum said that implementing a cover crop system can be an effective tool in fighting the weed. “Specifically processing tomatoes. They battle with morning glory and have for years. It’s…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
…ideal environment for crops like potatoes, winter squashes, and rutabagas, it’s also the perfect place to stash some of your favorite fruits, too. Such as apples, pears, tomatoes, tomatillos, grapes,…