It’s Christmas, and as with any holiday, it’s time to think about making sure your pets survive the human festivities.
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
There’s an ebb and flow to politics, and it’s very apparent that we’re going through a time of change. The political pendulum had swung far to the left, with all …
Western View: Pulse Irrigating Saves the Farm
Last month I got to meet a couple of Madera county almond growers who overcame adversity in a big way. To Tom and Dan Rogers the drought was more than …
The Western View: Escaping to Morro Bay
We’ve been talking about favorite places to go that are within a day’s drive of the central valley. Morro Bay has to be on that list. And we’re heading there, …
Western View: Harvest Hosts Brings the Customers to your Farm
If you are a grower or vintner with a retail outlet on your property, or if you are thinking about selling directly to the public, here’s something that may help …
Western View: Trump Won, Now What?
It’s been the craziest election of our lifetime, and some people still can’t accept the results. It’s been a crazy week ever since, with angry protests around the country. Clinton …
The Western View: Big Data Part 2
A few weeks ago we talked about Big Data, and how it applies to information gathered by farmers when they are growing a crop. It’s a fascinating topic, one ripe …
Western View: Finally it’s Done
It’s the final week of this presidential election. Most of us feel relieved about that, but very nervous about the results. It feels like we’re on the verge of civil …
Western View: Green is the New Angry
I know that sometimes, I am incredibly naive. I tend to trust that people mean what they say. I tend to believe that politicians may seem wrong-headed but they have …
Western View: The Most Dangerous Highway?
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about, a new study is telling us that Highway 99 is the most dangerous road in America. Not only that, Fresno is …
Western View: Feds Easing Growing Restrictions on Marijuana
While it appears likely that Californians will vote to legalize Marijuana for recreational use, the federal status will remain problematic. However, it sounds like the Feds are going to allow …
Western View: This year, it’s La Nina
Autumn arrived right on schedule, and after all those years of drought, we’re all wondering just how much rain we will get this winter.
Western View: Got Gas?
Picture this: A lovely green pasture, full of California cows, here to provide milk, cheese and butter to a grateful state. But the state is concerned about their flatulence.
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
The Bureau of Land Management is under fire again, this time for something it hasn’t even done. An advisory group suggested that the Bureau euthanize or sell without restrictions the …