…for. “Bindweed is actually a big problem throughout the central valley of California,” said Agronomy and Weed Science Advisor for Merced and Madera Counties, Lynn Sosnoskie. “It’s really a concern…
California FFA Partners with California Livestock Auction Marketing Association Benefiting Local Chapters
This week consignors at California livestock auctions can opt to donate some of their proceeds to the California FFA organization. The donations will go to several initiatives statewide at local…
Bayer Remains Focused on Defending Glyphosate
Bayer has indicated that the company remains intent on defending Monsanto weed-killers that contain glyphosate from any further lawsuits. AgNet West previously reported on the California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson,…
Almond Update: Tariff Assistance Workshops This Week
Workshops are taking place November 7-9 about tariff assistance called the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). Almond Board of California’s Program Coordinator in Global Communications Ashley Knoblauch said the workshops will…
California Groundskeeper takes $78 Million Award, Bayer Continues with Appeal
…California judge. This award in no way represents a settlement between Bayer Monsanto and Johnson as the company will continue to fight the case in the California Court of Appeal….
Algorithm Helps Focus HLB Scouting
…has helped the fight in California by prioritizing sensitive areas. Even though HLB has only been found in Southern California, Hornbaker noted that doesn’t mean there aren’t high-risk areas north…
7th Agriculture Trade Mission to South Korea
South Korea is a huge market for American agriculture as it ranks the nation’s 6th export market. It also is a big market for California producers as its the state’s…
Coalition Looks to Limit Future Agribusiness Mergers
…the California Farmers Union, the Community Food and Justice Coalition, and the California Dairy Campaign. The proposed bills would suspend mergers of companies with more than $176 million in sales…
National Agriculture Organizations Urge Lawmakers to Pass a Farm Bill
…Senate agriculture leaders to get a Farm Bill passed before the years comes to an end. Without a bill, it adds pressure to farmers nationwide to prepare for the following…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…those commodities in California to meet the new square footage standards. Some economic forecasts for the impact of the new spacing standards are predicting rising consumer prices for eggs as…
California Alfalfa Exports Take Hit from China Tariffs
…Putnam noted. California Alfalfa Exports Take Hit from China Tariffs About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Berry and Fruits, Portland, Ore. Bard Valley Date Growers, Yuma, Ariz. Blue Diamond Growers, Modesto, Calif. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Milwaukie, Ore. Bridgepathway, LLC, Jericho, N.Y. California Fresh Fruit…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…been successfully developing and improving crop varieties for hundreds of years – with tremendous benefits for American farmers and the health of our families and our environment. Our ability to…
WTO Members Support Policy Approaches to Enable Innovation in Agriculture
…editing hold great promise for both farmers and consumers around the world. These tools can play a critical role in helping farmers address many of the production challenges they face…