Meeting PowerPoints

This page contains PowerPoint presentations and handouts from meetings held by Patricia Lazicki or emeritus advisor Gene Miyao (posted since February 2007).

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan 9, 2024

• 2024 Tomato Meeting Agenda
• 2024 Tomato diseases in the Sacramento Valley--Cassandra Swett
• Varietal and chemical management of fusarium stem rot and vine decline (FRD)-- Brenna Aegerter, Patricia Lazicki
• Managing root knot nematode and southern blight: Research updates--Jaspreet Sidhu
• Branched broomrape research updates--Brad Hanson
• Equipment sanitation: Research updates-- Cassandra Swett
• 2023 Variety performance updates-- Erik Wilson, AgSeeds
• 2024 Laws & regs updates and reminders--Molly Mathews, Yolo County Dept. Ag Commissioner
• Virus management under new neonicotinoid restrictions-- Tom Turini
• Beet curly top virus and tomato spotted wilt virus: research and management updates-- Bob Gilbertson

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus informational meeting 7-11-2023

• Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Field Day 7-11-2023
• Handout for spotted wilt field day presentation-7-11-23

So. Sac Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 17, 2023

• Agenda and thank you to our 2023 Meeting Sponsors!
• Evaluation of automated and mechanical in-row cultivators - Amber Vinchesi
• Broomrape biology and management - a progress report - Brad Hansen
• Equipment sanitation to reduce spread of broomrape & other soilborne pests - Cassandra Swett
• 2022 tomato disease patterns in the lower Sacramento Valley - Cassandra Swett
• Evaluation of variety tolerance & chemical control of Fusarium vine decline - Brenna Aegerter
• Groundwater recharge potenteial in the lower Sacramento Valley - Helen Dahlke
• Root-knot nematode management with spread of Mi resistance breaking - Jaspreet Sidhu
• New virus developments in Curly top virus and Spotted wilt virus - Bob Gilbertson
• Management of Curly top virus and SW5 resistance-breaking TSWV - Tom Turini

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Feb. 10, 2022

• Thank you to the sponsors of the 2022 So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting!
• Evaluation of automated and mechanical in-row cultivators in conventional processing tomatoes - Amber Vinchesi-Vahl
• Broomrape Biology and Management - Brad Hanson
• Broomrape: Update on Ongoing Industry Response - Zach Bagley
• Management updates for Fusarium diseases of tomato, Fusarium falciforme vine decline and Fusarium wilt - Cassandra Swett
• Resistance breaking root knot nematode and Fusarium interactions - Amanda Hodson
• Update on Root-Knot Nematode Management in Tomatoes - Jaspreet Sidhu
• Proactive IPM strategies for the invasion of Tomato Leafminer Tuta absoluta - Benjamin Lee
• Dynamics of plant-available N in the soil profile of drip irrigated processing tomatoes - Daniel Geisseler
• The unusual outbreak of beet curly top in 2021: What we know and what we can expect in 2022 - Bob Gilbertson

Broomrape Informational Meeting - Jan. 12, 2021

• Broomrape Research Update - Brad Hanson, UCCE Weed Science Specialist
• Branched Broomrape Regulatory Update - Zach Bagley, CTRI

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting January 8, 2020

• Evaluation of Fusarium wilt survival in tomato in the Sacramento Valley as influenced by rotational crops of flooded rice and dry-farmed crops - Amber Vinchesi-Vahl
• Research direction of California Tomato Research Institute, an overview - Zach Bagley
• Broomrape biology and management, a progress report - Brad Hanson
• Processing tomato variety evaluation update - Lance Stevens
• Local pesticide regulation update - Jenni King
• Benefits of alfalfa in rotation and potassium fertilizer on tomato yields - Nicole Tautges
• Field research on benefit of biostimulants for processing tomato production - Patrick Brown
• Availability of nitrogen from processing tomato residues - Daniel Geisseler
• Management updates for Fusarium wilt and F. falciforme vine decline - Cassandra Swett

So. Sac Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 10, 2019

• Broomrape - a Weed of Industry Concern - Gene Miyao
• Productivity, Nutrient Management, Soil Health - Nicole Tautges, Israel Herrera, Kate Scow
• Keys to Field Bindweed Management - Lynn Sosnoskie
• Local Pesticide Regulation Update - Jenni King
• Summary of Fungicide Efficacy Evaluations for Powdery Mildew Control; and Progress Report on Yield Response to Grafting - Brenna Aegerter
• Processing Tomato Variety Evaluations - Scott Picanso & Jonathan Deniz, TS&L
• Decision Support Tools for Processing Tomato Irrigation and Fertilization - Daniel Geisseler
• Monitoring Southern Blight in Colusa County and 2018 Field Observations - Amber Vinchesi
• Fusarium Diseases of Tomato - an Update on Identification and Management - Cassandra Swett

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 11, 2018

• Progress Report on Grafting Evaluations - Gene Miyao 2018
• Local Pesticide Regulation Update - Jenni King 2018
• Sustainable Sourcing Trends In The Food World : Perspective from Campbell Soup - Dan Sonke 2018
• Processing Tomato Management Research Update - Daniel Geisseler 2018
• Changes in PTAB Color Measurement - Dave Slaughter 2018
• Southern Blight and Root Knot Nematode Control Evaluations - Joe Nunez 2018
• Variety Evaluations - Lance Stevens (Ag Seed) 2018
• Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Management with Resistance-Breaking Strains - Tom Turini 2018
• Fusarium Diseases of Tomato - Cassandra Swett 2018
• Research direction of California Tomato Research Institute - Zach Bagley 2018

So. Sacramento Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 12, 2017

• Gene Miyao - Evaluation of supplemental composted manure & potassium on plant health
• Ed Taylor - California labor issues
• Dan Sumner - California labor issues
• Daniel Geisseler - Research to support irrigation and nutrient management decisions in processing tomatoes
• Dennis Chambers - Local pesticide regulation update
• Amber Vinchesi - Fusarium wilt, race 3 variety evaluations
• Hung Doan - Fusarium wilt studies
• Scott Picanso & Jonathan Deniz - Variety Evaluations
• Antoon Ploeg - Root knot nematode control evaluations; and characteristics of Mi, resistance-breaking populations in California
• Bob Gilbertson - Tomato spotted wilt virus and Curly top update

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 7, 2016

• Gene Miyao - Evaluation of supplemental composted manure & potassium on plant health
• Tom Gordon - Insight into Fusarium wilt of tomato
• Hung Doan - Fusarium wilt studies
• Lance Stevens - Variety Evaluations
• Jenni King - Local Pesticide Regulation Update
• Brenna Aegerter - Powdery mildew management in processing tomatoes
• Joe Nunez - Root knot nematode control evaluations; and Southern Blight control attempts
• Tom Turini - Chemical control evaulations for stink bug; and leafhopper surveys for Curly top
• Vicki Kretsinger Grabert - Groundwater Quantity and Quality - Recent Regulations that Affect Growers
  
  

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 8, 2015

• Gene Miyao - Evaluation of supplemental composted manure & potassium on plant health
• Amelia Harlan - Evaluation of resistant wheat and various grasses on root knot nematode control
• Mike Davis - Update on Fusarium diseases of tomato
• TS&L - Variety Evaluations
• Ag-Seeds Unlimited - Variety Evaluations
• Yolo County Agriculture Department - Local Pesticide Regulation Update
• Tom Turini - Chemical control evaluations for stink bug and for powdery mildew
• Brenna Aegerter - Salinity management in drip irrigated tomatoes
• Daniele Zaccaria - Drought and water management overview in California
• Mike Cahn - Irrigation and nutrient management scheduling with CropManage
• Daniel Geisseler - Surveying the need for an electronic decision support tool
• Mark Lundy - Potential for sensor-based fertigation scheduling in subsuface, drip irrigation
  
  

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 9, 2014

• Gene Miyao - Evaluation of tomato plant health with composted manure and chemigations; Fusarium wilt evaluations
• Roger Baldwin - Managing pocket gopher and vole populations
• Scott Sullivan and Lance Stevens - Ag-Seeds Unlimited Variety Update
• Scott Picanso and Luke Slevkoff - T,S and L Variety Updates
• Lynn Sosnoskie - Field Bindweed Control Review
• Tom Turini - Pest management research in Fresno County
• Joe Nunez - Nematicidal control update
• Martin Burger - Nitrogen management update under drip irrigation
• Dick Hoenisch - Awareness of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
• Bob Gilbertson - Tomato spotted wilt virus and Curly top management update
  
  

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 9, 2013

• Gene Miyao - Evaluation of Mechanical Spread of Fusarium Wilt and Evaluation of Five Points Soil in Yolo County Field
• Mike Davis - Chemigation Evaluations of Root Healthy and Tomato Disease Control Update
• Tom Lanini - Weed Control Review
• Scott Stoddard - Evaluation of Double-row Tomatoes on 80-inch beds
• Brenna Aegerter - Powdery Mildew Control Summary
• Felipe Barrios-Masias - Efficiency of Alternate Row Irrigation
• Tim Hartz - Nitrogen Management and Water Quality in Tomato Production
• Bob Gilbertson - Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Management Update
  
  

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 10, 2012

• Gene Miyao - Disease Management Update
• Tom Lanini - Weed Control Update, Including Bindweed
• Martin Burger - Research Briefs from Sustainable Ag Program at Russell Ranch
• Brenna Aegerter - Powdery Mildew Control Update
• Scott Stoddard - Evaluation of Double-row Tomatoes on 80-inch Beds
• Steve Blank - Agricultural Market Outlook for California in a Global Context
• Tom Turini - TSWV Control Update
• Tim Hartz - Why the North/South Difference in Tomato Productivity
• Dave Slaughter - A History of Developing Color Measurement Standards for Tomatoes
  
  

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 12, 2011

• Gene Miyao - Tomato Transplant Field Studies
• Mike Davis - Disease Management Update Including Fusarium Crown and Root Rot
• Tom Lanini - Weed Control Update Including Bindweed
• Tim Hartz - Nutrient Management for Drip Irrigated Tomatoes
• Brenna Aegerter - UCD Powdery Mildew Control Update
• Scott Stoddard - Evaluation of Double-row Tomatoes on 80-inch Beds
• Jeff Mitchell - Conservation Tillage Opportunities in Canning Tomatoes
  
  

Rodent Control in Row Crops Mar. 5, 2010

• Roger Baldwin - Management of Gophers in an Agricultural or Landscape Setting
  
  

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 14, 2010

• Gene Miyao - Evaluation of Reduced Fall-Timed Tillage
• Tim Hartz - Evaluating Fertilizer Forms, Rates, and Additives
• Pesticide Regulation Update for Yolo County
• Tom Turini - Spotted Wilt Evaluation Update
• Scott Stoddard - Evaluation of Double-Row Tomatoes on 80-inch Beds: A Progress Report
• Brenna Aegerter - Powdery Mildew Control Update
• Erik Wilson - Market Outlook
  
  

Irrigation Workshop in Spanish Mar. 6, 2009

• Mike Cahn - Los Principios del Agua y el Suelo
  
  

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 8, 2009

• Brenna Aegerter - Powdery Mildew Control Update
• Les Ehler - Habitat Management for Supression of Stink Bugs
• Gene Miyao - Evaluation of Reduced Fall-Timed Tillage
• Tim Hartz - Fertigation Evaluations
• Rob Mikkelsen - The Global Fertilizer Situation
• Robert Gilbertson - Spotted Wilt Evaluation Update
• Blaine Hanson - Irrigation of Processing Tomatoes
  
  

So. Sac. Valley Processing Tomato Production Meeting Jan. 8, 2008

• Gene Miyao - Multiple Plants per Plug
• Mike Davis - Fusarium and Verticillium Wilt Control
• Tom Lanini - Weed Control Update Focusing on Organic Herbicides
• Becky Westerdahl - Nematode Control
• Tim Hartz - Triticale Cover Crop
• Dr. Robert L. Gilbertson - Spotted Wilt and Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Update
• Brenna Aegerter - Powdery Mildew
• Ross Siragusa - Processing Tomato Promotion with Tomato Wellness Council
  
  

Organic Processing Tomato Production Meeting Feb. 16, 2007

• Will Horwath - N Contribution from cover crops, composts & resident soil
• Tim Hartz - P and K Consideratins, in-season nutrient monitoring and in-season use of organic N fertilizers
• Mike Davis - Disease Management Considerations
• Frank Zalom - Stink Bug and Aphid Management
• Tom Lanini - Weed Management