…safflower, sunflower, and processing tomatoes. “This calculator is still in the preliminary stages, but we want to get some feedback from our workgroup before we go on and finalize the…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…Crum said that implementing a cover crop system can be an effective tool in fighting the weed. “Specifically processing tomatoes. They battle with morning glory and have for years. It’s…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
…ideal environment for crops like potatoes, winter squashes, and rutabagas, it’s also the perfect place to stash some of your favorite fruits, too. Such as apples, pears, tomatoes, tomatillos, grapes,…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…top ten crops, as outlined in the crop report, are almonds, grapes, pistachios, poultry, milk, cattle, garlic, tomatoes, oranges, and peaches, with almonds and grapes leading the pack as the…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…things like cotton, tomatoes, and garlic. “Cotton acreage was down to something under 120,000 acres which would make it the lowest cotton acreage we’ve ever seen,” Isom noted. “But then…
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
…basket, cherry tomatoes are possibly the best. For one, they don’t have huge fruits that weigh down the basket or make it hang unbalanced. Similar to tomatoes, pepper plants hang…
September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready
Some September chores for getting your garden winter-ready. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green Tomatoes in a garden. By Kzenon/Shutterstock Photo by Danny Gallegos on Unsplash The…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Salsa 101
…Pato Hot Tomato Sauce 3/4 Bunch of Cilantro 2 Serrano Chilis 1/2 Purple Onion 1 C Grape or Cherry Tomatoes 2 T Chili Flakes 3 T Lemon Juice TT S+P…
The California Kitchen: McCormick Southwestern Bison Tacos
…Onions 4 oz Tomatoes / small dice 1 oz Serrano Chili/ small dice Listen to Albert prepare McCormick Southwestern Bison Tacos below. The California Kitchen: McCormick Southwestern Bison Tacos For…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
…most growth compared to 2020 numbers. The USDA figures also indicate notable declines for some categories, with exports of grapefruit, plums, and tomatoes all falling by more than 15 percent….
Small Space Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
…better-tasting food. Take time to learn which plants belong together and which ones not to put near one another. Marigolds, tomatoes and basil are best friends, but tomatoes won’t fair…
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
…tomatoes to enhance the fruit’s natural flavors. For years, gardeners have been planting tomatoes and marigolds together because they believed the flowers eliminated insect pests, such as whiteflies. Basil and…
Essential Steps for Starting Your First Vegetable Garden
…tomatoes over the season which can easily run you $20 or more. If you’re a beginner start with a small space. Even a sunny deck or balcony works well. Choose…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…to provide resistance to the virus once again. “In other projects in this area, we are screening other materials including wild genetics,” Bagley noted. “We’re funding work to breed tomatoes…