…of Silverleaf Whitefly (SLWF) among other pests. The information released includes all the samples collected during the 2017 cotton growing season. Data that was comprised comes from samples from PBW…
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
The state finds itself in an improved water-supply position going into the 2017-18 winter, thanks to the precipitation and snowpack the previous winter that filled reservoirs, topped rivers, replenished aquifers…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation
…what tips he would give growers. Listen to the report: From the Almond Board of California: Paying it Forward Think of your post-harvest and late season irrigation as “paying it…
Western View: The Emperor of the United States
…a royal funeral, financed by local businessmen, and 30,000 people lined the streets to honor the cortege. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View sponsored by Citrus Industry magazine….
Perdue Statement on House Passage of Resilient Federal Forests Act
…Forest Service funding. In this record wildfire season, Secretary Perdue has repeatedly called for a fix to the “fire borrowing” problem, which siphons off forest management dollars to pay for…
Western View: Proper Cowboy Hat Etiquette
…your words of wisdom. I’m Len Wilcox, and that’s the Western View from AgNet West, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
Raisin prices are climbing back up for grapes this season, but smaller Thompson seedless crops may temper expectations for a lucrative year. A reduction in overall acreage, combined with weather…
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day
It is rolling into the holiday season, and Cathy Isom takes us there by celebrating one of the main symbols of Halloween. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Dicamba Label Features New Guidelines for 2018 Growing Season
…three companies that make dicamba, including Monsanto, BASF, and DuPont. All of the changes will be on product labels heading into the 2018 season. Dr. Ahmit Jhala, Assistant Professor with…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
…against a market that was only taking 300 thousand,” said Barserian. Prices have already rebounded for 2017 but other issues are concerning producers this season. Stay with AgNet West to…
NCGA Offers Reminder on Dicamba Label Changes
…their crop strategy in the 2018 growing season need to be aware only certified applicators, or those under direct supervision will be allowed to apply the product. The Environmental Protection…
Almond Matters: First Rains Mean Weed Control Begins
…potentially mix in a burn-down type product.” This is the base for a strong, season-long, weed management plan. Clay said playing catch-up later in the season is costly. “Getting them…
Canada Won’t Place Further Restrictions on Dicamba
…for dicamba. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently increased restrictions on the use of dicamba sprayed over crops, after the first season of use for dicamba-resistant soybeans turned up about…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
Harvest season is underway and growers should pay close attention to the instances of black-hearted pomegranates in their orchards. The fruit can appear to be healthy on the exterior, but…