…are happy. They grow well in full sun and enjoy the hot summer nights the most. Another sun squash that makes the hot list is the Zucchini squash. Eggplant, tomatoes, and…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
…in Agriculture. “What we saw is, in general the time from emergence to maturity, the timeframe for processing tomatoes in that region, is going to shrink down almost by two…
Why Sun-Dry Fruits and Vegetables
…down the road, not to mention knowing how to sundry. Some of the best fruits and veggies to sun dry include: Apricots Grapes Dates Hot pepper or chilies Tomatoes I’m…
How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs
…garden. Since they’re called potato bugs, you might believe that they’re just common in potato plants. They like other host plants in the nightshade family as well, such as: tomatoes,…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
…grape and cherry tomatoes, too. Cucumbers is another fun one. Even if you’re kids don’t like eating them, they may enjoy pickles! Other kid-friendly growing options include potatoes, green beans,…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
…last week will end the 17.56 percent tariff that importers of Mexican tomatoes have been operating under for the past few months. The new arrangement will return the industry to…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Paella
…Oil 1 C Roasted Tomatoes 1/2 C Tomato Sauce 1 oz Saffron Threads 2 T Spicy Paprika 3 T Dry Chive 1 T Dry Cilantro 1 T Dehydrated Garlic 1…
Updated Import Restrictions for Various Seed Types
…pospiviroids, some of which are known to cause disease in potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and other agricultural crops. All tomato and pepper seeds will now need to be tested in their…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
…cash receipts for last year. The industry overall received almost $50 million, which is up from 2017’s adjusted totals. Grapes, cattle/calves, tomatoes, and oranges all saw an increase in revenues last…
Foods that Grow Best in Small Space Gardens
…grape vine will happily grow upwards and produce fruit above everything else. The grape vine leaves can be stuffed and eaten as well. Tomatoes and peppers are another balcony or…
Growing Big, Red, Juicy, Beefsteak Tomatoes
…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
…for specialty tomatoes under the new agreement, as well as charge 40 percent more for organic tomatoes compared to conventional. The draft agreement also permits the Commerce Department to audit…
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…