…to see tomato processing at the Ingomar Packing Company and then meet with local cotton producers. The group will conclude their California tour on July 20 with a look at…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
…smaller fruit, and possibly sunburn,” said Bruce Rominger, a processing-tomato farmer in Winters. Some tomatoes are only a couple of weeks from harvest, he said, while others were planted around…
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…tastes better than a fresh and juicy tomato that’s picked right from the garden. Not to mention if that garden is conveniently located just footsteps away from your kitchen. No…
California Processing Tomato Report
As of May 15, California’s tomato processors reported they have or will have contracts for 11.8 million tons of processing tomatoes for 2017. This production is a 1.7 percent increase…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Parmesan Artichoke Pomodoro
…Cup Panko Bread Crumbs 2 Cup Roma Tomatoes 2 Cup Tomato Sauce 3 Cloves Garlic 4 T Sugar 4 T Italian Seasoning Fresh Parmesan Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking…
The California Kitchen: Heirloom Tomato Pico De Gallo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tomato pico de gallo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cup Heirloom Tomatoes 1…
Tomato Growers Evaluate Domestic, Export Markets
Tomatoes are supposed to be good for you, so why did a hospital send patients home with instructions to avoid tomatoes? Alec Wasson of the Tomato Products Wellness Council shared…
The California Kitchen: Curry Potato Heirloom Tomato and Kale
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing curry potato heirloom tomato and kale with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Whole…
2017 California Processing Tomato Report
Tomato Processors Expect to Contract 11.6 Million Tons in 2017 The USDA-NASS Pacific Regional Office surveyed California’s tomato processors for their intended contract acreage and tonnage for the upcoming 2017…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Tomato and Herbs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing smoked tomato and herbs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Red Poto 1…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Chicken Soup
…Roma Tomato 3 T Olive Oil 1 Individual Celery Stock 1 Carrots 1 T Cayenne Pepper 1 T Italian Seasoning 2 T Paprika 1 Cup Cream 2 Cup Chicken Stock…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
How do you cut your water use by a third, cut your nitrogen use in half, maintain your tomato yield and improve your fruit quality? “With patience, perseverance and by…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…in floral nurseries and orchards. Read more. Header photo: When you buy a tomato product-a bottle of ketchup, a can of tomato soup, or a jar of spaghetti sauce-you’re paying…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
Program-wide Notice Tomato infected with curly top viruses: Leaves can be thickened, deformed, yellowed, and rolled upwards. Symptomatic tomato leaves often develop purple veins. (Image courtesy UC-ANR) Beet leafhopper counts…