…aspects of agriculture and included the National Farmers Union, Associated Milk Producers, National Corn Growers Association, Western Growers and hundreds of others. To read the letter in full, click here….
DuPont Pioneer Offers Information for Growers
…every other industry, farming technology is changing fast, and that can make it hard for some to keep up. One company is reaching out to growers by using technology to…
Brussels Sprouts Gaining Popularity
…the mainstay of the Brussels sprout industry was frozen produce, but now fresh Brussels sprouts are popping up more in fine dining restaurants and even on home menus. Growers say…
Record Pistachio Harvest
The pistachio harvest has wrapped up, and while it’s not quite as good as predicted, growers in California and three other states are still expecting a record crop. The crop…
New Ant Control for Growers
During the 38th Annual California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) convention, BASF announced the availability of Altrevin™ fire ant bait insecticide. Recently registered for almond and citrus growers, Altrevin…
Pumpkin Harvest Looks Good
…ranking may go up. Bad weather damaged crops in other parts of the nation. Pumpkins yield about 29-thousand pounds per acre. Growers are reporting a very good harvest this year….
CA Citrus Growers Want EQUIP Measure Pushed
California Citrus growers want the 2012 Farm Bill to include EQUIP funds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
EQUIP Measure Would Help Citrus Growers
California Citrus Mutual is urging legislatures to pass the new farm bill with funds for air quality improvement and the EQIP measure. AgNet West reporter Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Dow AgroSciences Acquires Cal/West Seeds
…in Woodland, Calif. Cal/West is a leading supplier of alfalfa, clover, and other crops to seed companies and growers in the U.S., Canada, and 25 other countries around the world….
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
According to Dave Puglia, Western Growers Association, Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs and Communication; Western Growers applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for his responsible action in the veto of AB…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…Joaquin Valley growers at field days in Fresno and Los Banos this month. The first event, which focuses on the state’s $2.7 billion almond industry, is scheduled for Thursday, July…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
…freeing up AF36 that was destined for corn growers. The pioneering work in pistachios was done by Dr. Themis Michailides, along with Dr. Mark Doster his Staff Research Associate. Both…