…producers ludicrous. In fact, only six months after receiving over one-million comments, the agency pushed forward to finalize the rule, a clear indication there was no intention of considering public…
Agri View: Clean Water
Everett Griner talks about why the Clean Water Act is baffling farmers in today’s Agri View. Clean Water…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
A Fresno State study has produced valuable new information on the impact of the drought, including severe economic loss in agricultural revenue, public health impacts, underemployment and migration for farm…
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…water year ever, to keep our politicians on point to build more dams and infrastructure to keep California growing. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Managing Bud Failure Depends on Orchard Age
…not be beneficial to pull a tree that is showing signs of bud failure. Connell says, however, it’s completely the opposite with a younger orchard, and the sooner the better….
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…of economic loss. While he’s hoping for more rain, Solano County sheep and cattle rancher Richard Hamilton said he is not making any drastic changes as he tries to build…
Timing of Crop Reports are Misleading
…only track increases and decreases. Some analysts say that growers are doing better than expected due to adoption of efficient systems, and Sanders says their growers also show that trend….
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…to reduce the rate of sinking and address risks to infrastructure. This action builds on the historic Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, enacted by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in September…
Agri View: Bigger and Better
beefsteak tomato Everett Griner talks about genetic change occurring naturally in today’s Agri View. Bigger and Better…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…not too many dairy farmers are locking in their contract prices yet, as they may sense prices could dip further, said Joel Karlin, commodity manager and market analyst for Western…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
The drought is tightening its grip on California agriculture, squeezing about 30 percent more workers and cropland out of production than in 2014, according to the latest drought impact report…
Most Operations Implementing Food Safety
The Food and Drug Administration is currently revising their draft rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that has some growers wondering about a farm food safety plan. Most…
The Western View: He’s a Farmer
…farm some day. His work gives him time to think, and he has to have a deep understanding of the way of things to build the best soil and crop…
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
…date, 7,922 plants at 29 locations have been destroyed. One nursery has opted to build a structure for the 111 nursery plants it has on hand. The nursery had until…