…different pollinators that they work with. The company specifically works with different bumblebee species. “The pollinators that we’re working with, we started with greenhouse pollination of hydroponic tomatoes. Bumblebees are…
Fruits and Veggies You Should Never Store Together
…Mangos, Pears, Strawberries and tomatoes, and potatoes. Ethylene sensitive produce include: asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, and lettuce & leafy greens. Knowing the difference between Ethylene producers and…
Beet Curly Top Virus in Tomatoes Somewhat Manageable in 2020
It appears that beet curly top virus in tomatoes was somewhat manageable for California growers in 2020. Vegetable crops Farm Advisor for Fresno County, Tom Turini explained that the virus…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…and seventh, respectively. Rounding out the top ten were tomatoes, mandarins, and oranges. Just out of the top ten were peaches and melons, valued at more than $200 million each….
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
…ubiquitous. Wherever we had tomatoes we could find some spotted wilt. In some areas, it caused a great deal of damage. In some places, we were seeing levels that were…
Researchers Working to Evaluate Nematicides in Various Crops
…at alternative control options that may be viable. Kern County Vegetable Crops Advisor, Jaspreet Sidhu said they are working to evaluate several different materials in melons, carrots, and tomatoes. “For…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…crops and conventionally tilled without cover crops. Since it was established, the research plots have been managed in an annual rotation of cotton, processing tomatoes and, more recently, sorghum, garbanzo…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Hoop House Example of Spider Mite Control
…about spider mites in his tomatoes. Listen to the episode with Dr. Raymond Cloyd. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that dives into various topics with…
Tips for You to Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors
How to ripen green tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green Tomatoes in a garden. By Kzenon/Shutterstock Even if the tomatoes you’re growing are green, you can…
Bringing Struggling Hanging Basket Plants Back to Life
How to save your struggling hanging baskets and bring them back to life. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Container of tomatoes ‘Hundreds and Thousands’ By Gardens by…
Why Do Hanging Basket Plants Go Through Troubles
How to figure out why your hanging baskets are going through some struggles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hanging baskets of tomatoes in Alaska. By nega/Shutterstock Saving…
A Few Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter
Some tips for moving plants indoors for the winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Small bush of balcony cherry tomatoes in brown pots on white windowsill. Gardening…
Ways to Tell if You’re Tomatoes are Ripe if You’re Color Blind
…cue that it’s ripe. Another visual cue to tell if tomatoes are ripe, the darker fruits will be hanging lower on the vine. When tomatoes ripen, they get very juicy…
FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule as Part of FSMA
…details the items that would be affected by the proposed rule. The list includes leafy greens, melons, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, tropical fruits, and others. The rule…