…avocado varietal breeding program at UCR. “I think it’s going to provide a mechanism to getting this material as its released here in the United States also under test trial…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…online as a PDF on a state website, click here. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Earthquake Safety…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
…AcMoody, Economist for Western United Dairies. “At least we were able to have the hearing despite all the measures where people are not supposed to gather in large groups.” The…
Agricultural Statistics Review Shows Mild Improvement
…acres. Kern, Monterey, and Fresno counties were the three most valuable regions for organic production in 2018. The statistics for the report primarily came from data from the United States…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…Instead, this bill would create workplace confusion which could ultimately put workers at risk.” Some of the industry groups that have voiced opposition to AB 2043 include Western Growers Association,…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…protective equipment and sanitation supplies. The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) also sent its own letter to lawmakers, highlighting the struggles of U.S. cattle producers. The group recommends extending the…
The Western View: What’s Going on in Seattle?
…small edge over a volcano eruption. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a…
Popular Cooking Oil That Boasts Healthful Benefits
…in the United States is of poor quality, mislabeled or adulterated with other oils. Researchers report that at least 82 percent of test samples were either stale before expiration date…
UC Conducts Survey of COVID-19 Prevention on Farms
…by the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety. The survey is anonymous, should take less than 10 minutes to complete, and is available in English and Spanish…
Potential Cap-and-Trade Overhaul Would Be Costly for Agriculture
…you will and you’re not going out there and buying allowances,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association. “The ability of allowances is to bring that…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…equitable solution. Maybe something good will happen in this year of nasty surprises. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. About the…
Fictitious Pickup Details Show Criminals Getting Deceptive
…pickup to do so. Western Agricultural Processors Association CEO Roger Isom talked with us back in 2016 about the attractiveness of ag products, especially nuts, for this style of theft….
Fictitious Pickups Strike Again for California Nut Crops
Fake drivers have made off with loads of almonds in the past two weeks, and leaders are warning operations to be vigilant. The Western Agricultural Processors Association is reporting that…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…26 new people that were not in the January budget,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA). “What’s worse, is they said, ‘don’t worry, we’re…