…Trump’s Presidency until time passes, the passions cool, the hate fades, and we can see with clear eyes. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…congressional leadership, highlighting water issues in the West. The coalition points out the significant need for federal support in any future infrastructure or economic recovery package. Much of the Western…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
…through 2022. Last month United Farm Workers (UFW) and the UFW Foundation filed a suit in an attempt to block the DOL rule. U.S. District Judge Dale Drozd granted the…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…and we got down to close to seven percent. That was similar in all the rates we used,” said Scott Ockey, Field Development Representative Manager for the Western U.S. for…
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
…issues in the central and western states. NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton told stakeholders and landowners during the listening session that NRCS has had great success in addressing conservation goals…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
…and through every sector of the economy as well despite extraordinary efforts by employers and employees alike,” President & CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia said in a press release….
Making Preparations for Expiration of Ag Milage Extension of ARB Truck Rule
…of Environmental Services for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa explained that many farmers are working to replace their trucks now ahead of the compliance date. “They don’t want to have…
The Western View: 2020 Is A Banner Year For Citrus
…stuff of nightmares, but it may turn out to also be the year that saved the citrus industry. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
…with the United Kingdom and Kenya. The agency also worked to expand agricultural export opportunities in Chile, Morocco, and Vietnam. FAS worked to overcome logistical complications to ensure that American…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…The initiative has already shown to be successful in fostering public-private partnerships to help address food waste. The United States Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions program has already helped…
California Tree Nut Industry Does Its Part to Provide for Families in Need
COURTESY: Western Agricultural Processors Association California’s tree nut industry stepped up this week to help provide some COVID relief to those in need. The team from the Western Agricultural Processors…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…get it, the safer the world becomes. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style About…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…Revivicor Inc., which is a subsidiary of United Therapeutics. The company has significant experience with biological engineering. Revivicor is a spinoff of the company that produced the first cloned mammal…