A group of 150 agricultural and water organizations is calling on federal officials to provide water relief for the Western United States. Two separate letters sent to President Donald Trump…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
…Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Western View ~ Farmers’ Markets About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…being administered by Washington State University. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 04.17.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…news release. “The temporary changes announced by [United States Citizenship and Immigration Services] provide the needed stability during this unprecedented crisis.” The amended H-2A flexibility will allow farm employers who…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…industry in the U.S. is that a strong portion of the portfolio goes to restaurants,” said Annie AcMoody, Economist with Western United Dairies. “With all the shelter in place orders…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…supply keep up, California will have one more endangered species to protect. The California Farming industry will be dying of thirst. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from…
Online Grocery Shopping More than Doubles During Pandemic
…to continue online grocery shopping after the pandemic subsides. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Agriculture ~ 04.07.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…to kitchen tables throughout the United States.” The group which includes American Pistachio Growers, California Citrus Mutual, California Farm Bureau Federation, California Strawberry Commission, Western Growers, and the Almond Alliance,…
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
…citrus growers dealing with low prices. Before exports could increase from that news, parts of the United States started shutting down because of COVID-19. “You still have a lot of…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
…there has been or will be a regulatory pause. That’s not to say that inspections won’t occur,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association. “Certainly, for-cause…
Webinars Remain Available for Continuing Education Units
…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…