…courses are also accredited by the California Structural Pest Control Board, the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Crop Advisor, or the Arizona Department of Agriculture. There…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…overwhelming demand for the respirators in light of COVID-19, that is no longer an option. Agricultural groups such as the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) have reached out to Cal/OSHA…
Farmers’ Markets Remain Open in Most Areas
…distancing of six feet per person. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 3.27.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…wait it out. It is time to do nothing, which will be the best of all things to do. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West…
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
…do and nothing will keep them from doing it. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View ~ COVID-19 About…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…no evidence to suggest that food produced in the United States can transmit COVID-19.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control also reports that “In general, because of poor survivability of…
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
The Canadian Parliament has officially approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), making the announcement late last week. The USMCA ratification was made possible after the trade deal passed through the…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…African swine fever and other foreign animal diseases to the United States is our top priority,” President of the National Pork Producers Council David Herring said in a news release….
Date Set for Dairy Quota Suspension Hearing
…While the dairy industry waits for a ruling from the Administrative Law Judge, the United Dairy Families of California group is also continuing to circulate its own petition which looks…
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…this. Stop the disaster now and restore our water allotments. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View ~ Water…
2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May
…community members to highlight their products and services to a very influential audience.” Listen to the report below. Out and About Western Agriculture ~ 03.10.2020 About the Author Brian German…
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
…the US, producing some 115 million has each year worth about $20 billion. It’s no wonder we’re now the world’s largest hog exporter. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Almond Update: Yearly Middle East Trip Strengthens Key and Emerging Markets
The Almond Board of California makes a yearly trip to India and the United Arab Emirates to meet with several trade partners in the region. This year, the Almond Board…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…workers at all levels to leverage continual innovation in production agriculture. The seventh annual summit on the main campus of Hartnell College, in partnership with the Western Growers Association, will…