…of everything he does with its impact on the entire ecosystem of his farm. That’s a very big job. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
USDA Announces Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by Jennifer Womble, owner of James’ Supersave Foods and Jeffrey Marstaller, owner of Cozy Acres Greenhouse announcing that rural agricultural producers and small…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…Research Initiative Citrus Disease Research and Education (CDRE) program, which is made available through the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill). $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease Vilsack “Our HLB…
USDA: Slow Snowpack Development for Much of the West
…the Southwest wasn’t enough to take these regions out of drought conditions. In Western states where snowmelt accounts for the majority of seasonal water supply, information about snowpack serves as…
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
West Coast ports are silent this morning, after the Pacific Maritime Association temporarily stopped work due to the ongoing labor dispute. Work is scheduled to resume on Monday, but in…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
The Almond Hullers and Processors Association (AHPA), representing the interests of almond growers, hullers/shellers, and processors, has issued an urgent plea to state and federal legislators to help bring together…
Western Governors’ Drought Forum Webinar Series Begins on February 11
Courtesy CDFA Registration is open for the Western Governors’ Drought Forum Webinar Series, which will feature regional experts on water and drought management. The series will offer five in-depth discussions…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…Safety Information Series (PSIS) leaflets here. California’s county agricultural commissioners (CACs) and the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) partner with DPR to spread the message about using pesticides safely. Their collective…
National Agriculture Day: Poster and Poetry Contests Entries Being Accepted
…distributed to restaurants county-wide next year! Entries must be postmarked or delivered to 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville by Wednesday, February 25, 2015. NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY SPRING LUNCHEON: Agricultural History…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…for food and habitat, she said. As part of the Sutter Bypass-Butte Slough Water Users Association, Van Vleck said the group is exploring alternate water supplies, such as buying water…
UC Studies Outline Costs of Tomato Irrigation Systems
…and other agricultural associates. Assumptions used to identify current costs for individual crops, material inputs, cash and non-cash overhead are described. A ranging analysis table shows profits over a range…
Western View: Salinas’ own National Steinbeck Center
This slideshow requires JavaScript. In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox discusses why the Steinbeck Center is an important memorial. The Western View: Steinbeck Recently, I had the joy of…
Iteris and F4F Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Formal Partnership
…their respective agricultural partners and clients. “This announcement comes at a time when the agricultural industry faces increasing needs to meet food supply demands, and is also exploring ways to…
USDA Announces the Availability of $16 Million to Support Food Production
…will increase food security by improving agricultural production systems at the regional and national levels and by encouraging diverse agricultural production.” The goal of the AFRI Food Security challenge area…