Len Wilcox tells us about a University of California pheromone study and its uses for fighting agricultural pests. UC Pheromone Study Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City…
Citrus Industry This Week: Big Citrus Planting; New FAWN Feature
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a large Peace River Citrus Products planting and a new Florida Automated Weather Network feature that can help citrus growers….
Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived
…country and especially in California. Many ranchers have thought about a possible change to bison, but that decision can be overwhelming. Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived Dick Gehring with Black…
Analyzing Salt Stress in Vines
Researchers are finally getting a chance to find wine grape growers help for salt stress. Analyzing Salt Stress in Vines Researchers have been unable to duplicate field salt stress findings…
Limited Vine Rootstock Qualities
Experts say choosing qualities in vine rootstocks can get tricky with what’s available. Limited Vine Rootstock Qualities Grape growers need to look at all qualities when it comes to choosing…
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award
The Almond Board of California announced the 2014 Almond Achievement Award, which was presented to Dave Baker. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Achievement Award…
Citrus Industry This Week: Freeze Prediction and Protection
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information to help growers prepare for a freeze. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the…
Product Promotes Bee Activity
Products are emerging that will help pollinators and promote activity. The Almond Board of California recently released its best management practices guideline for honey bees, and at their 2014 annual…
Census of Horticulture Arriving in Mailboxes this Winter
…Agriculture results, nursery and floriculture products were more than a $14.5 billion industry in the United States in 2012 – $2.5 billion in California. This special census is an opportunity…
Congressman Collin Peterson Hopes for Egg Crisis in California
AgNet West has an update on the California egg regulations story we have been following. California egg prices could see a substantial increase due to Proposition 2, and now a…
Help Available for Wildfire-Impacted Ranches and Private Forestland
…impacts from recent California wildfires. This assistance is available to agricultural operators or private non-industrial forest owners and applications will be accepted and considered for possible funding on a continuing…
Western View: Packed in China?
…the country of origin is the U.S. So you would never know if that chicken you’re buying in the supermarket was grown in California but processed and packed in Shanghai….
California Beef Council App Helps Foodservice Professionals
A mobile app developed by the California Beef Council is helping foodservice professionals become more knowledgeable about beef and beef production. Sabrina Hill has more. California Beef App Very Popular…
Consumers Will Feel the Effects of California Egg Law
More sources are saying consumers will feel the effects of Proposition 2, which will likely mean higher egg prices. Sabrina Hill has more. Proposition 2 and Egg Prices…