…for tomato producers in California. The National Industrial Hemp Council and The Hemp Industries Association are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. With labor a constant concern for California…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern for tomato producers. Dr. Cassandra Swett of UC Davis is referring to the pathogen as fusarium falciforme. Swett is a Cooperative…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
Which seedlings you should start this month for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tomato Seedlings Even though February is cold in most parts of the…
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…tomato leaves. The examples here are a ‘leaf spot’ and Early Blight. Early identification and preventative spraying with a fungicide like baking soda can save your tomatoes from an early…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Paella 2021
…Oil 2 C Arborio Rice 2 C ( To Start) Vegetable Stock 8oz Fire Roasted Tomatoes 6 OZ Tomato Sauce 1.5 T Spicy Paprika 1 T Granulated Garlic 1.5 C…
Creative Alternatives to Christmas Tree and Holiday Decorating
…An old wood pallet cut into pieces to form a standing tree will add a little rustic charm to your holiday decor. Or, using recycled – and cleaned – tomato…
New ToBRFV Resistant Tomato Variety from Syngenta Coming in 2021
A new Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) resistant variety is set to become available early next year. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds recently announced that its first commercial variety resistant to…
NIFA Awards Over $16M for Small Business Innovation Research Program
…the development of a tomato variety with durable resistance to bacterial spot, shielding spruce, and Douglas fir trees from bark beetle attack, and a biobased production method for insect pheromones…
Week in Review: Choosing the Next Ag Secretary, Tomato Virus Continues to Spread
…tomato spotted wilt virus continues to spread through production areas of California. The plan to raise Shasta Dam and increase its water storage capacity is officially moving forward. The California…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
A type of resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus is continuing to spread through production areas of California. The virus has been an issue for growers for a number of decades,…
Growing a Gorgeous Flower for Both Food and Medicine
…a tomato. To eat them, slice the skins over and scoop out the insides. Collect the Passion flower leaves and flowers. They can be used fresh, or dried and are ideal…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Hoop House Example of Spider Mite Control
…Cloyd worked with a hoop house tomato producer several years ago to try and tackle his spider mite issue. He said the producer started releasing a predatory mite that specifically…
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…
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
What you need to know when its time to transplant your plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmer’s hands planting a tomato seedling By yuris/Shutterstock The ideal time…