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California is the leading producer of tomatoes, especially for the processing market (CDFA, 2017). Tomato is the 9th most important commodity in California valued at $1.71. Processed tomatoes are ranked 6th among the exported commodities with a value of $813 million.

At least 58 people have been sickened, and two one in California and one in Canada have died because they contracted E. coli O157:H7 in November and December, believed to be related to eating romaine lettuce or other leafy greens. In the United States, the U.S.

As we settle into 2018, it's natural to wonder what the New Year may bring. There have been dozens of "trend pieces" discussing what's in store. In this wrap, we consider possible 2018 trends in water, the GM debate, science communication, and food and nutrition.

Over the past year and a half, I have been conducting research and extension with weedy (red) rice (Oryza sativa L.), which has re-emerged as a pest in California rice fields. What makes this plant so interesting is that it is the exact same species as cultivated rice (also Oryza sativa L.).

IS DRIP-IRRIGATION A VIABLE PRACTICE IN THE LOW DESERT REGION?

How are the bees doing? When the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) meets Jan. 9-13 at the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nev. for its 75th annual American Beekeeping Federation Conference & Tradeshow, the key concern is bee health. Sadly, colony losses continue to take their toll.

Most gardeners are aware that bees and butterflies are in decline, but did you know that habitat loss in also impacting birds, frogs and even turtles?

Smoke Tree by Leslie E. Stevens UCCE Master Gardener Cotinus coggygria Old Fashioned' Smoke Tree PLANTING ZONE: Sunset Zones 2 24/ USDA 4 - 9 SIZE: 12 -15 ft.

Patrick Cavanaugh from California Ag Today interviews UC Cooperative Extension Specialist Brad Hanson about weed control. https://californiaagtoday.

It's that time of year again, when seed catalogs show up in the mailbox and the evening activity becomes sitting by the fire dreaming and planning next year's garden. It is the next best thing to actually working in the garden. Anyway, there are always a multitude of pages devoted to tomatoes.