…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…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4…
EU Trade Negotiations Progress Despite Reluctance to Include Agriculture
…ag products. The EU announced that two directives had been approved which will allow negotiations for a trade agreement with the United States to officially begin. One of the points…
US Wins Another Dispute Over Chinese Trade Practices
…for the United States further demonstrates that President Trump will take all steps necessary to enforce trade rules and to ensure free and fair trade for U.S. farmers. The Administration…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade talks between the United States and the European…