…partnering with AgNet West to provide the agricultural community with important news updates is critical for the industry as a whole. Outreach and interaction with the grower community have become…
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…of grapes were crushed in 2020. The report is compiled by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 2020 marks the third-lowest crush…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…is vital for the future economic success of rural communities. “It provides businesses access to global customers to expand economic opportunity,” the letter reads. “High-speed broadband facilitates agricultural efficiency for…
Almond Update: Nitrogen BMPs Research Driven, Upcoming Training
…to help growers efficiently get nutrients to their throughout the season. ABC’s Agricultural Research Associate Director Sebastian Saa said the guide follows four easy components of proper nutrient management and training…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…chapter has. Being part of these teams allows you to build connections and provides you with skills that are beneficial to your future.” You can help continue providing agricultural education…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…32nd Agriculture Secretary. Vilsack had previously held the position for eight years under former President Obama. Vilsack had received some criticism from various progressive groups, but the agricultural industry has…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…for resolving the valley’s long-term water imbalance.” As part of the CVP allocations, agricultural water users north- and south-of-Delta are being allocated five percent of their contract. Sacramento River Settlement,…
Industry Members Asked to Participate in Citrus Thrip Research
…Sandipa Gautam, Assistant Research Entomologist at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. “We need as many growers as we can to participate so that we get a better understanding. The…
Wildeye Helps Open Month-Long Celebration for 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…include a variety of giveaways. In their appreciation for keeping the agricultural industry informed, Wildeye is partnering with AgNet West and providing a valuable product for the first giveaway. One…
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that California’s vegetable value of utilized production declined last year. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the value of California’s…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…threats facing honeybees. The parasite is known to create substantial issues that can result in colony collapse. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist discovered that the parasite actually seizes iron…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
…set forth by the Produce Safety Rule. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Priscilla Rodriguez said the readiness reviews are a great resource…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Jody Campiche provided some insight on the outlook for U.S. cotton. “When combining the trade changes of other countries, U.S. exports are projected to drop…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature…