2018 was an interesting year for Agriculture as a whole but especially the almond industry. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said considering freezing temperatures during bloom…
California Farm Bureau Establishes a Rural Disaster Fund
…than 150,000 acres. Firefighters have contained roughly 70 percent. California Farm Bureau Federation has established a Farm and Rural Disaster Fund to help the farms, ranches and rural communities who…
Grower Taking Care of H-2A Workers
A grower panel recently expressed how going above and beyond for H-2A workers is more than just ethical. Jackson Family Wines is using H-2A crews to supplement their labor needs….
Agri View: BFTP-All Terrain Vehicles and Farming
Although they are fun, and serve a practical purpose, they are dangerous. Everett Griner talks about the all-terrain vehicle and farming in today’s Agri View. BFTP-All Terrain Vehicles and Farming…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
Market Analyst Says Dairy Industry is Under Pressure
The dairy industry continues to be put under pressure while farms big and small are closing nationwide. Farmers tried to make due with what they had, producing more when the…
Independence Variety Finding its Niche
The almond variety Independence was a topic for grower questions at a recent nut conference. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie said it looks like the new variety…
Impending Indoor Heat Standard Looks Familiar
The developing indoor heat regulation should look relatively familiar to the industry. Cal/OSHA is putting together the language for new indoor heat prevention standards, and a draft is due by…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
High tunnels, also known as hoop houses, extend growing seasons for small producers. Growers like Racha Her of Beyond Bokchoy Farm in Fresno have been using conventional hoop houses for…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
An industry leader recently expressed how bad the navel orange worm issue was last season with something he had never seen before. Blue Diamond Growers Director of Member Relations Mel…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…pass the USMCA so that U.S. pork and other American farm products can be sent duty-free to America’s two largest export markets and so that U.S. agriculture can continue helping…