Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner’s office is announcing that a single Asian citrus psyllid (ACP)…
The Western View: Jack London, Farmer
…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….
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
…fun) way to get educated and engaged. Festival highlights include viewing live honey bees in a glass enclosed observation hive with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Bee Research Lab; sampling honey…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…Luis Obispo to pursue a degree in BioResource and Agricultural Engineering. He is an honors student who has received awards from the Future Farmers of America – Scholar Awards, State…
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…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…this pest,” according to Martin Settevendemie, agricultural commissioner/sealer for San Luis Obispo County. Commercial citrus orchards located throughout the county produced fruit valued at over $17 million in 2014. The…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
…a vote of 300-131 H.R. 2393, sponsored by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Michael Conaway, R-Texas, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the meat labeling provisions….
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
…agricultural producers make energy efficiency improvements such as lighting; heating, ventilation and cooling; irrigation; insulation and motor replacements. When fully operational, these projects are estimated to generate and save 7.3…
The Western View: Google U
…know that the website you’re on still applies professional standards. There’s just too many phony news sources out there. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
Bryan Silbermann, CEO of Produce Marketing Association, today issued the following statement in advance of consideration of H.R. 2393, the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015: “Produce Marketing Association’s members…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…operating loans, they make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are about 7,800…
World Ag Expo Presents Valley Children’s Hospital with $36,350 Check
…final day of World Ag Expo, was donated by the Northern California Toyota Dealers’ Association. “This is a great partnership between Toyota, World Ag Expo and Valley Children’s Hospital,” said…
YSFB and CHP Partner for Ag Vehicle Inspections
…Buena Road in Yuba City. This free service offers a no-tickets, no-fines inspection of agricultural tractor-trailers for Yuba-Sutter farmers and ranchers, to ensure their vehicles are in compliance with State…