…properly labeled.” The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association weighed in, saying it’s “concerned about the use of the term ‘meat,’ but the commitment to come to the table to propose solutions is…
Celebrating National Peach Pie Day
…United States is the world’s largest peach producer. More than 300 peach varieties grow and flourish in 23 states in the U.S. The top four states in peach production are…
Water Works: Legislative Compromise in Works for California Water Concerns
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, a legislative compromise might be what is required to appease the State Water Resources Control Board in its efforts to improve…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…onto off-shore production areas.” The 20-page report includes a breakdown of increases in labor costs, including California’s minimum hourly wage increases, which are scheduled to rise in annual increments to…
The Western View: World’s Only Corn Palace
…of a community, a celebration of a lifestyle that is rooted in the land. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit…
Beck’s, Stine, Seek Further Dicamba Restrictions
…drifting would stop if the Environmental Protection Agency restricted its use to killing weeds in fields before crops are planted. Last year, drift issues from dicamba herbicides sprayed on resistant…
Bayer/Monsanto Merger Clears All Hurdles
…Monsanto after Bayer divested itself of certain Crop Science businesses in a sale to BASF. The name Monsanto is expected to officially disappear in the future. However, familiar brand names…
Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting
…while decomposing. And, the soil will remain moist, making watering almost a non-issue. If it gets really cold where you live, it might help to add some stones in between…
Agri View: Tobacco-the Forgotten Money Crop
…Tobacco. Once known as the money crop from Virginia to Florida. Tobacco is now a mere shadow of what is was before its use became a major health issue. It…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…I know first-hand how vitally important trade, water and access to labor are to our Valley’s agricultural system. Agriculture is different in every region of the country and it is…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced a new strategy for managing catastrophic wildfires and the impacts of invasive species, drought, and insect and disease epidemics. Specifically,…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…are too important to rely on third-party sources and best guesses. That’s why it’s so very important that farmers provide their information. This is about farmers’ bottom lines. By taking…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…the product is still commonly used in wine grapes, cotton, and citrus, with many growers noting it is the only effective material to combat certain pests. About the Author…
Water Works: Moving Toward Better Water Stability
…use is almost 20 percent below 2013 levels. The reduction of water use comes after multiple types of public outreach efforts and encouragement to use more water efficient appliances. Multiple…