…certainly is a step in the right direction. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
HLB Detections Nearing 1,000, Priorities Refocused
A series of strategic planning sessions have helped to craft a more detail-oriented approach to address the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and management of Huanglongbing (HLB) detections. As…
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…weather will get back to normal for us. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
South Asia Presents New Markets for U.S. Corn Co-Products
Shifting trade patterns and growing feed markets are creating new export opportunities for U.S. corn co-products in the South Asian markets. Representatives from the U.S. Grains Council explored the markets…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…me company at home. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
USMCA Trade Deal Sets Stage for Addressing China Trade
…the U.S. from upon taking office. The Wall Street Journal opinion piece suggests that the U.S. should follow suit in Asian trade markets as part of its goal of boxing…
Water Works: Diverse Support of Proposition 3 Water Bond
…the American River Conservancy and the National Wildlife Federation. Several agricultural groups such as California Farm Bureau Federation, American Pistachio Growers, the California Rice Commission and California Citrus Mutual have…
Farm Bureau Calls for Evaluation of Endangered Species Protection
…on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation, the California olive and citrus grower told members of the House Committee on Natural Resources that an evaluation is needed of how…
Ornamental Trees You Can Grow that are Edible
…ornamentals to your yard and garden: Kousa Dogwood, Mimosa, Juneberry, Eastern Redbuds, Jujube, and Asian Persimmon tree. Fun for you and a treat for everyone who visits! I’m Cathy Isom……
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…hundreds of investigations into four sizeable food sectors which make up significant portions of the global production of each commodity such as European dairy, Latin American beef, Asian paddy rice,…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
Several different agencies met in Fort Pierce, Florida last month to better coordinate efforts to address HLB. Representatives from the Citrus Research Board (CRB), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…be conducted. Many industry groups such as California Citrus Mutual are encouraging farmers to schedule a review to garner a better understanding of the coming requirements. About the Author Brian German…
The Western View: “Snake-Oil” Weathermen
…snake oil salesmen. I’m Disgusted Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
USDA Says Meat and Animal Product Exports up in 2018
…meats. Strong global demand, particularly from Asian markets, pushed beef and veal exports up 15 percent. First-half 2018 pork exports, more than six percent above a year ago, were driven…