…regulations, imposed in 2017, do not work for the livestock transportation industry,” Steve Hilker, United States Cattlemen’s Association Transportation Committee Chairman said in a statement. About the Author Brian German…
Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders on Food Security and Ag Trade
Western Hemisphere agriculture leaders met on the margins of the G-20 Agricultural Ministerial in Niigata, Japan, affirming their intent to work together to champion global food security and agricultural trade…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
The Ministers of Agriculture from Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the United States highlighted that food demand is rising while agricultural production faces significant constraints, such as limited access to arable…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
Source: Western Growers Association In response to the announcement that the California Department of Pesticide Residue (DPR) is acting to ban the use of the insecticide chlorpyrifos, Western Growers President…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…program in the United States with more than 70 million acres of productive agricultural and forest land enrolled.” Farmers and ranchers can obtain financial assistance through CSP to help further…
The Western View: Peg Leg’s Legendary Gold
…Springs, it’s supposed to bring you luck. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…an evaluation report to move forward with the process for consideration. The four species include Franklin’s bumblebee, the Western bumblebee, Suckley’s cuckoo bumblebee, and Crotch’s bumblebee. Courtesy: Xerces Society /…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) launched an interactive website that provides livestock producers with important information. The site contains web links…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4 MB). In addition, to view the categories of the recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF,…
The Western View: When Wild Bill Played Baseball
…and it was enjoyed mightily by the citizens of Kansas City. The Pomeroys were soundly trounced by the Antelopes, 48 to 28. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…likely originated as a result of irrigation water from contaminated water sources such as canals and reservoirs. California LGMA worked with Western Growers, as well as other industry members and…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…the forebears of the pueblo communities still found in the southwest. We just don’t know. It’s part of the mystery of the southwest. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…growers may contact Bryce Spycher at bspycher@almondboard.com. i USDA-NASS. 2018 California Almond Acreage Report. April 2019. ii University of California, 2010. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2012. Almond Board…
CFBF: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements ‘Unrealistic’
…concerns in opposition of the new standard included the Western Agricultural Processors Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers, and the California Poultry Federation. Borden noted that ensuring the safety of…