…inches of snow depth and a snow water content of 51 inches. California water supplies should be in a much better condition compared to last year when the May 1…
Warm April Puts Stone Fruit Season Back On Track
…this means it’ll be a short season and there are some decisions that producers have to make with that. Stay with AgNet West for more information. Listen to the story. …
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
Although cotton plantings might have gotten a bit of a late start this year, overall cotton acreage is expected to increase considerably. California cotton is coming off of a strong…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) launched an interactive website that provides livestock producers with important information. The site contains web links…
Almond Update: Assessment Increase Finding Homes for Increasing Almonds
…the purchase of that increasing product. Almond Board of California’s Senior Director of Global Marketing Emily Fleischmann said the goal is to continue to find homes for all of those…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
The Organic Fertilizer Association of California (OFAC) is starting their educational seminar series for 2019 beginning on Tuesday, May 7 at the Salinas Sports Complex. The educational workshop offers growers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-01-19
…California, supporting 4-H through their newest campaign ‘Raise Your Hand,’ how HLB bactericides affect humans and you’ll hear the results from a recent California Farm Bureau survey that highlights farm…
2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be Hosted in California
Tulare Sales Yard, Tulare, Calif. will host the 2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) on June 7 and 8. The event is free and open to the general public. The…
Tamarixia Helps Reduce Psyllid Population in Southern California
…of dust. Courtesy CDFA Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations in southern California have declined substantially thanks in part to biological control efforts. The release of significant numbers of Tamarixia radiata has helped…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
California farmers and ranchers report that labor shortages continue to be an issue despite multiple efforts to help remedy the problem. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) worked with the…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…producers to use this new support tool to help make decisions on participation in the program,” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said in a press release. “Dairy producers have faced tough…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…opportunity for America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters and producers,” Secretary Perdue said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to doing our part to clear the way for nationwide…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-30-19
…economic gain, how to prepare for water standards of the Produce Safety Rule, and an update to the Market Facilitation Program deadline which eligible producers might want to know about….
The Western View: When Wild Bill Played Baseball
…has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday…