…Juicy, Beefsteak Tomatoes Beefsteaks are the biggest type of tomato, with fruit often weighing over a pound. These big, red, juicy, tomatoes have thick, plump flesh that’s nothing short of…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…and enforcement provisions that will help protect American tomato farmers from injurious dumped Mexican tomatoes.” The amount of tomatoes imported from Mexico into the U.S. has grown dramatically between 2002…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico:…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…tomatoes at $0.49/lb., and specialty packed tomatoes at $0.59/lb., with organic tomatoes priced 40% higher than non-organics. The draft agreement also closes loopholes from past suspension agreements that permitted sales…
The California Kitchen: Vegetable Noodles Ratatouille with a Lemon Gastrique
…Cut 1 Red Pepper 1 Spanish Onion 1 Zucchini 1 Crooked Neck Zucchini 1 Eggplant 1 C Tomato Pulp TT Italian Seasoning TT S+P Lemon Gastrique 1/2 C Lemon Juice…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
Spider mites on a tomato plant. Cathy Isom has the second part of her series on spider mites by giving you the easiest way to rid your plants of spider…
Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes
The current condition of the international trade market combined with a fairly significant amount of inventory, has created a bit a concern for California tomato growers this year. “As far…
Growing Tomatoes in Hanging Baskets
Cathy Isom reviews the different varieties, as well as gives you tips for growing tomatoes in hanging baskets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Tomatoes in Hanging…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
…of Ours. Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest Like all plants, tomatoes require three main macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. For all plant life, nitrogen allows for thick, full…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
…eating cilantro, squash, peas, and tomato leaves. No single method is 100% effective, but if you attack in two or three distinct ways, you can defeat them. Start out by…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…California Citrus Mutual, Kenneth Melban of the California Avocado Commission, and Mike Montna from the California Tomato Growers Association. Several Californians have been appointed to APAC, including Rayne Thompson from…
The Fuss-Free Herb to Grow in Your Garden
…to feast on this plant. Spider mites, snails, and slugs will also love your sage, too. The best companion plants for sage include: Rosemary, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Tomato, Beans, and…
The California Kitchen: Bison Bolognese 2019
…Ground Bison .5 C Shallot 1 C Roasted Tomatoes 1 Sprig Thyme 1 Sprig Rosemary 2 C Tomato Sauce 3 Cloves Garlic Pressed .5 C Sugar TT Parmesan Dehydrated Chive…
Climbing Vegetables You Can Grow in a Limited Space
…allow them to spill over balcony railings. Tomatoes are some of the most popular varieties of climbing vegetables, and you can grow both bush and vining tomato varieties in a…