…of Atrazine and the processing tomato industry showing resilience in the face of the most recent drought conditions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Farmers Market Ratatouille
…oz Oil TT S+P 8 oz Shishito Peppers 1 Large Heirloom Tomato 1 Zucchini 1 Chinese Eggplant 1 Purple Onion 2 T Herbs de Provence Listen to Albert prepare Spicy…
Week in Review: Dairies Help Fill Fertilizer Need & Resistance-Breaking TSWV Spreads
…strain of tomato spotted wilt virus are increasing in Sutter County. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack provided details on USDA’s framework for improving the food supply chain and transforming the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus spreading in Sutter County, details on the CFLCA…
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
Instances of the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt virus (RB-TSWV) are increasing in Sutter County. Vegetable Crops Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties, Amber…
Spring Vegetable Crop Research Update April 6
…Tomato Research Institute will also be giving an update on the parasitic weed Broomrape. A presentation from Kern County Farm Advisor Jaspreet Sidhu will cover alternative nematicides for use in…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade
Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4…
Poisonous Plants Harmful to Horses on the Farm
…dozens of poisonous plants. From Horsetail Plants to Poison Hemlock, Oleanders, Jimsonweed, Lambsquarters, Ground Ivy, Potato Leaves, Tomato plants, and every part of an Avocado Tree. While Bermuda grass isn’t…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
…support stone fruit and orchard commodities pest detection surveys in seven states; and $434,000 for solanaceous plants including the tomato commodity to support surveys in 10 states including California. “With…
Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
…and limit the spread and impact of the weed. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said there has been increased focus on the quarantine pest since…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-20-22
…tomato plants, USDA to purchase $30mil in US table grapes this year and learn about trap shutdown when deploying mating disruption. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Electronically Sniffing Out Tomato Plant Pests
A new device created by USDA’s Agriculture Research Service (ARS) and university scientists from Ohio has the ability to sniff out pests on plants. Whiteflies are pests that infect tomato…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
…on their next bill. If they belong to or send their product to a processor, like a tomato processor or a pistachio plant, something that uses water, their fees are…