…wind and some other issues,” said Jeff Bitter, Vice President of Operations with Allied Grape Growers. “Some structures were torn apart by some high winds, there were some power poles…
Cotton Board Holds Annual Meeting
…The full slate of newly elected Cotton Board officers is as follows: George LaCour Jr., Producer from Morganza, Louisiana, Chairman; Peter McGrath, Importer from Dallas, Texas, Vice Chairman; Jeff Posey,…
Wall Street Journal Names Agriculture a NAFTA Issue to Watch
…process. Noting that corn, beef and pork producers are happy with the current NAFTA, The Wall Street Journal points out that disagreements over agriculture can quickly turn bitter in trade…
Early Market Benefits Apple Growers
…apples of the season. “We fill a void in the marketplace,” San Joaquin County grower Jeff Colombini said. “Prior to our harvest, you can get 11-month-old apples from Washington state…
Air Curtain Burner Solves Pile of Problems
…for use on the huller grounds in Le Grand. Minturn General Manager Jeff Hamilton said he was looking for an answer to a two-year stockpile of sticks and twigs that…
Foods Harmful to Our Health
…not considered edible; they’re hard, bitter, and unpleasant. That bitter flavor is a protective element: The plant puts it there to discourage animals, including us, from destroying them. And, it…
Fascinating Firefly Facts
…use the flashes to attract mates. The glow is also a handy way to repel predators. Since fireflies produce bitter chemicals as a response to predators, most insect-eating animals know…
Conaway Praises EPA Repeal of WOTUS, Calls for Continued Work to Protect Farmers and Ranchers
…they’ve always been.” Last month, Chairman Conaway and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions calling for a review of the…
R-CALF Seeking U.S. Investigation into JBS Scandal
…a comprehensive, 11-page request to President Trump, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for a full investigation and strict antitrust enforcement…
Organic Research Institution Launches Industrial Hemp Research Project
…Jeff Moyer, executive director of Rodale Institute, said the project could provide the “opportunity to expand farmers crop rotation while helping farmers combat weed pressure, improve soil health, and sequester…
Conaway, Goodlatte Call on Attorney General to Evaluate DOJ Overreach in Prosecuting WOTUS Violation in CA Court Case
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman, Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions calling for a review of…
The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards
…a problem. In general, the darker and more bitter the chocolate, the greater the danger. Baker’s chocolate and dark chocolate pose the biggest problem. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, an…
White House Plans to Tackle Tough Issues First in NAFTA Talks
…talks. Jeff Weiss, who has served in the USTR office and just recently left the Commerce Department, says discussions surrounding the potential elimination of Chapter 19 dispute settlement, which the…
AG Sessions Says Deportation to Focus on Felons, not Farm Workers
Sessions The Western Growers Association says recent comments by Attorney General Jeff Sessions indicate the Justice Department will focus on deporting felons, not farm workers. Sessions recently told Fox News…