…of California IPM Entomology Farm Advisor Doctor Shimat Joseph, who says for lettuce growers this year, the big problem is in the soil. Joseph says right now, little is known…
April Named “Invasive Pest Awareness Month”
…pest awareness month” in an effort to bring attention to the problems caused by things like slugs, snails, insects, gophers, other animals and even weeds. Here in California, growers deal…
Fewer Field Crops for California
California’s dreary water situation and ever-increasing farmland prices are leading to fewer field crop acres this year. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. The U-S…
Drought Problems Around the U.S.
California isn’t the only state having water problems. In fact, the latest drought monitor report shows just how stubbornly persistent the current drought is. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open…
Discovery Could Lead to Heat-Resistant Lettuce
…could lead to lettuces that can sprout year-round, even in California’s warmer areas. California and Arizona together produce 90 percent of the nation’s lettuce, and the new findings could lead…
Heat Illness Prevention Training
…labor contractors can attend any of the training seminars held in English and Spanish, around the state in April and may. For the State of California’s “Heat Card”, click here….
AgNeTVideo – Wenger Talks About Issues Facing Farmers
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger spoke to growers during the recent Outlook 2013 Conference held by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He discussed a number…
Low Snowpack Levels Bad News for Growers
The mountain snowpack accumulations for California will be well below normal this year, the second consecutive year for such low totals. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio…
Beetle Causes Problems for Citrus Exports
…top importer of California navel oranges, to the amount of about $213-million every year added to California’s citrus industry. However, the Fuller Rose Beetle could keep our oranges out of…
Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says nitrates are a top concern for California growers this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. AgNet West caught…
Wenger Says Not to Let Up on Legislators
…told the audience that even though most of California’s agriculture is very successful right now, it wasn’t a time to let up on our elected officials. He added that even…
Even Less Water for Central Valley Farmers
…being directed to farmland. Birmingham says farmers in Westlands will lose $350 million of revenue, the regional economy will lose more than $1 billion in economic activity, thousands of farm…
Secretary Ross Optimistic about CA Ag
…future of California agriculture. Other speakers included California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger, Joel Nelsen with California Citrus Mutual, Richard Matoian, Executive Director of American Pistachio Growers and several others….
Growers Speak at Water Hearing
A group of Central California growers are now waiting to hear if their testimony at a public hearing in Sacramento will make a difference when it comes to their water…