…Program Director for Ventura County Farm Bureau, Jodi Switzer will close the webinar with a presentation on conditional ag wavier updates. Listen to the radio report below. Irrigation and Nutrient…
Week in Review: HLB Quarantine Expands & New Preharvest Testing for Leafy Greens
Northern San Diego County has been placed under quarantine by the California Department of Food and Agriculture after the discovery of Huanglongbing in the area. The California Leafy Greens Marketing…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…essential, especially during such a trying year. San Luis Obispo (SLO) County recently released its 2020 report and AgNet West had the opportunity to speak with Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer…
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
Northern San Diego County has been placed under quarantine by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) after the discovery of Huanglongbing in the area. HLB has been detected…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…the legislation, creating significant cause for concern. Ryan Indart is the President of Indart Group Inc., a third-generation sheep ranching company based in Fresno. He said that the impact of…
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
…Southern Tulare County, growers will be working with Jessica Leslie. Teri Blaser will be serving growers in Northern Tulare County, as well as growers in Fresno and Madera counties. Riverside…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…quite the year I think we all would agree. The impact on agriculture in Monterey County was significant,” said Henry Gonzales, Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner. “As a matter of fact,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-02-21
…impacts of COVID and wildfire in Monterey County shown in an annual crop report, and the research grant of $10 million will support the dairy industry’s net-zero initiative. Tune in…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…Properties in Kern County. As a fourth-generation farmer, his family has been farming in the area for nearly 100 years. Having switched from cotton to growing more than 2,000 acres…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…“This legislative victory is the culmination of months of hard work led by the Farm Bureau,” Chief Executive Officer of the Napa County Farm Bureau, Ryan Klobas said in a…
Transitioning from Ag Burning Will Be an Expensive Process
…was held in Madera County recently which featured various types of equipment that could serve as alternatives. Air curtain burners and multiple types of chippers were put on display for…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…operation in Ventura County. Projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace as U.S. pistachio production continues to increase, with expectations for good years ahead. President Joe…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
Courtesy: Chris Sayer Courtesy: Chris Sayer Courtesy: Chris Sayer Black fig fly has now officially been found in a commercial growing operation in Ventura County. The discovery was made after…