Cathy Isom continues her series on tomatoes by filling you in on when to transplant tomatoes seedlings outdoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When to Transplant Tomato…
Caring for Tomatoes When Seeds Turn to Leaves
Cathy Isom continues her series on planting tomatoes from seed by giving you some helpful information about caring for your tomatoes when seeds turn to leaves. That’s coming up on…
Getting Started Growing Tomatoes from Seed
…tips for you about how to get started growing tomatoes from seed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Getting Started Growing Tomatoes from Seed When considering growing tomatoes…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
…if flight is a way the weevils can travel. Another project receiving almost $500,000 will look at a tomato leafminer called Tuta absoluta. The pest is widespread throughout Europe, Africa, western…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
…plants from fungal diseases. However, the defensins from alfalfa, spinach and tomato that the researchers tested either did not inhibit growth of alfalfa crown rot pathogens or had limited activity….
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
…looking at processing tomato production in the Central Valley, researchers found that changing temperatures will likely have a noticeable impact on the timing of the growing season. “We looked at…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
…home. Or, things you may already be discarding, like tomato plant leaves and orange peels. Some might dismiss the idea of homemade pesticides, thinking the recipes aren’t powerful enough to…
Why Sun-Dry Fruits and Vegetables
…to have your favorite produce around for much longer than if it was a ripe tomato sitting on the counter. Some of the benefits of sun drying your produce: Dried fruits…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
…of the Delta, automation research for the tomato industry, the DPR’s 2018 Pesticide Residue Report and details on companies that are shaping food safety practices. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-18-19
…consumer’s needs, wild tomato genomes and details on a forage management online course offered by Cornell. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
Western Growers CIT members discussing issues with California tomato industry leaders. One of the most important aspects to consider in agtech development is a clear understanding of what the needs…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-15-19
…focus on tomato grower issues, management of data in another episode of the Voices of the Valley and California nominations for the Golden Owl. Tune in to the show for…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
Mexican officials have agreed to terms with the U.S. Department of Commerce in regard to a new tomato suspension agreement between the two countries. The new agreement that was reached…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…cheese and whey ethanol frozen poultry processed pork fresh cherries beef offal frozen potatoes oranges egg products tomato paste Country Specific Quotas (CSQs):For some products, preferential market access will be…