…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…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…contacting your local Agricultural Commissioner for further details. Listen to the report. Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
…designed to reduce variability in water costs, which could be a good thing for industry members. “Anything that potentially gives our clients – agricultural producers and supply chain members in…
Week in Review: Positive Trends in Winegrape Planting, Conservation Practices Prove Their Value
…the value of autonomous weeders is yielding positive results in Salinas Valley. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process
…vaccinations. AgSafe has worked to put together vaccination information that can assist agricultural employers better understand the logistics of the process. “We’ve taken a look at all the different counties’ rollouts and…