…drier, and the weather is ideal for gardening in the western region. Hand-pulling weeds, while they’re still small, should be on your March to-do list. And, fertilize established citrus trees. Listen…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…industry,” said United States Cattlemen’s Association President Brooke Miller. “The current conversations on increasing transparency and price discovery in the cattle marketplace began at the 2020 Winter Thaw in Billings,…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…are doing but it’s very bureaucratic,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA). “They’re telling us it’s going to take weeks before any answers…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…visa program to secure a reliable future flow of guest workers,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “Additionally, after a satisfactory transition period, it…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
…members didn’t agree with staff, they thought it should be done sooner,” said Roger Isom, President, and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “Thankfully, we were able to convince…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…he needs to get to work right away on behalf of family farmers, rural communities, and hungry Americans.” The National Association of Wheat Growers, North American Meat Institute, Western Growers,…
New AEWR from Department of Labor Brings California Up To $16.05
…average of 20 percent over the previous five years. Regional differences have also created considerable variations in wages. The Western states have experienced the most substantial increase in wage rates…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an update on the APHIS unsolicited seeds investigation, western…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
…set forth by the Produce Safety Rule. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Priscilla Rodriguez said the readiness reviews are a great resource…
A Number of Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Other Than Trash
…fact, one company in the United Kingdom has even figured out a way to use materials from coffee grounds to make furniture, jewelry, and coffee machines! A simple and cheap…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…the Xerxes Society have created the “Western Monarch Mystery Challenge” to help identify exactly where the western monarch travels in spring. From Feb. 14 to April 22, the challenge is…
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…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements…