…remember him for his pioneering work in sustainability. He helped mold a farming philosophy that builds for the future. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Challenges Facing Shot Hole Borer Treatments
Unlike most agriculture pests, the polyphagous shot hole borer doesn’t feed directly on trees, and researchers say that is why controlling an outbreak in the future may not be possible….
Growing Field Day Draws Variety of Breeders
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Kern County Potato Variety Field Day continues to be a popular event for breeders across North America. Growing Field Day Draws Variety of Breeders University…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
The House Interior appropriations bill passed through committee today 30 to 21. The Public Lands Council (PLC) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly support the bill, which allocates…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
It’s National Pollinator Week, June 15-21! Join us on Friday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to learn about bees, birds, bats and other pollinating animals at the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
…Under his leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening America’s economy, small towns and rural communities….
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…Year), Future Farmers of America Greenhand Degree, Honor Roll, Athlete Scholar, the Superintendent’s List and State Future Farmers of America and has also played softball and volleyball. Each scholarship recipient…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…trigger financial protections for agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. More than 1.76 million farmers have elected ARC or PLC. Previously, 1.7 million…
Tech to the Future
Today Cathy Isom looks into technology and its use for the future of Agriculture. Ag Technology…
Crop Management
Everett Griner talks about southern farmers now looking at rice in today’s Agri View. Crop Management…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
…markets for U.S. farmers and ranchers, help Americans save money on their energy bills, support America’s clean energy economy, cut carbon pollution and reduce dependence on foreign oil and costly…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…Control efforts will take place in the near future in the orchard. This is the third detection of ACP in southern San Luis Obispo County. Intensive trapping and visual surveys…
Ag. Secretary Discusses Economic Benefits of Thriving Forests and Communities during Wyoming Visit
…the American Hiking Society’s “National Marina Day” and “National Get Outdoors Day,” both offering easy introductions to outdoor fun (June 13th); The National Wildlife Federation’s “Great American Campout” (June 27th)…
Communicating the Future of Agriculture
Cathy Isom checks out one way we are bridging the gap between the farmer and consumer. Future of Ag…