…of the United States and our trading partners,” the letter states. “As long as exports are important to U.S. agriculture, WTO membership will be essential as well.” The letter was…
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
…of Fame on National Farmer’s Day, Oct. 12, 2020. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Honors to A…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
…other areas of the country. President and CEO of both the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association and the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained that California’s regulatory atmosphere…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…the scale of individual fields for the western U.S. and to make this information widely available and easily accessible,” said Forrest Melton, program scientist for the NASA Western Water Applications…
Winners Announced for WRCCA Awards and Scholarships
The Western Region Certified Crop Advisers (WRCCA) recently announced the winners of multiple awards and scholarships at the JCS Crop Consultant Conference. The WRCCA awards and scholarships are a way…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
…Central Valley have signed up to begin using the system, with dairies in other states showing significant interest as well. “The yields are the same or better and the environmental…
The Western View: Of Course The Climate Is Changing, It Always Does
…easy, but it must involve managing our forests. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Of Course The Climate…
Proposed Prop 65 Action to Affect Certain Nut Products
…President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said that there has been increased action against nut products in relation to Prop 65 requirements. “This is something…
Federal Wildfire Bill Receives Support from Ag Groups
A group of agricultural groups is supporting a federal wildfire bill that was recently introduced by Senators Diane Feinstein and Steve Daines. A coalition of 13 Western state Farm Bureaus…
U.S. Tariffs on China Violate Trade Rules According to WTO
…global trade regulations by not going through the proper WTO dispute system. “Although the panel did not dispute the extensive evidence submitted by the United States of intellectual property theft…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…Association, Western United Dairies and more. In addition, many elected officials statewide have also linked in opposition. Puglia says Newsom’s thumbs up won’t stop groups from advocating against the bill,…
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…be forced to shut down when wildfires occur in their area.” The letter was signed by more than 50 organizations including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers Association, and…
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
…control – and take another check for dry growth and fire-fuel that can be cleared. We can’t be too ready or too safe. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Farmers to Families Program Extended and Expanded
…Food Box program,” said United Fresh Produce Association President and CEO Tom Stenzel. “This innovative program was set up in record time to provide a win-win-win opportunity for farmers, produce…