…Air Conditioning & Repair. Season Two, released earlier this year, has a variety of episodes focusing on hemp production, beekeeping, irrigation, wine, and more. Malanca considers it a huge success….
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…National Center for Appropriate Technology, along with innovative farmers from around the country. The event will also feature a virtual exhibit hall, student posters, and opportunities to network with other…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
…18 percent down to 28,000 acres. The decline in acreage can be attributed to a multitude of issues that all center on uncertainty facing the industry. “Price is still a…
Industry Members Asked to Participate in Citrus Thrip Research
…Sandipa Gautam, Assistant Research Entomologist at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. “We need as many growers as we can to participate so that we get a better understanding. The…
Wildeye Helps Open Month-Long Celebration for 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
Wildeye Farm and Irrigation Monitoring is helping AgNet West celebrate the 1,000th episode of the Farm City Newsday podcast. In our continuing effort to support agriculture, the month-long celebration will…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…year-by-year breakdown of sales information. “Organic produce took center stage in 2020 retail sales,” OPN co-founder, Tonya Antle said in a news release. “The connection consumers made between their personal…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…in partnership with the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology. The event kicks off with a Presidents’ Reception on the evening of March 18. It will feature a brief…
Registration Open for Inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has opened registration for the inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference. The event was postponed last year and is now scheduled to be a virtual conference…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…project is being led by the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety. Multiple industry and community organizations are contributing to the effort. AgSafe will be establishing an…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…used them to cut irrigation costs and create a place for beneficial insects to live. They don’t work everywhere or in every crop, but they can be worth the effort,…
How to Enjoy a Herb and Vegetable Garden Indoors
…pot. Just add a couple of basil seeds, cilantro seeds, and a chive transplant from your local garden center. The chives will grow the slowest, but when your basil and…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
…in agtech initiatives through the WG Center for Innovation & Technology. Class members will also engage in media relations and social media efforts. WG President and CEO Dave Puglia explained…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
…in drought-prone areas, gardeners in every region can improve water conservation. Whether it’s adding more mulch or choosing plants that are native to your region. Or, choosing irrigation with a…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…head. FSA is also extending 2020 Marketing Assistance Loans to provide further support for farmers. Producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center if they wish to submit…