…information out to the industry. “Doing this daily podcast to provide farmers, growers, and anybody in the agriculture industry with some information that can be useful to them while they’re…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how conventional and organic growers can deal with fungal…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
…almost two weeks earlier than Chandler yet holds similar qualities. We are very optimistic about this one. We’ve had a lot of good feedback from growers in grower trials and…
Yolo Gold Prune Cultivar Continues Showing Promise
A relatively new prune cultivar is showing quite a bit of promise for California growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro said the Yolo Gold…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
…The pest creates a host of issues for growers by affecting yield, weed pressures, and fertilizer efficiency. COURTESY: IAN GRETTENBERGER “If they go unnoticed, they can wipe you out. A…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…been growing in recent years as growers look for innovative solutions to a variety of issues. Wyant explained that it is important for farmers to get accurate information when news…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…drier, and the weather is ideal for gardening in the western region. Hand-pulling weeds, while they’re still small, should be on your March to-do list. And, fertilize established citrus trees. Listen…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…are doing but it’s very bureaucratic,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA). “They’re telling us it’s going to take weeks before any answers…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…visa program to secure a reliable future flow of guest workers,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “Additionally, after a satisfactory transition period, it…
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
…San Joaquin Valley. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year, with…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
…members didn’t agree with staff, they thought it should be done sooner,” said Roger Isom, President, and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “Thankfully, we were able to convince…
Almond Update: Pollination Seems Good Despite Wind and Temperatures
Variable temperatures and windy conditions are hindering pollination this season but growers are still reporting a good bloom period so far. Stanislaus producer Eric Genzoli said the wind events can be problematic for bees…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a…
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
…provisions. That support includes an additional $20 per acre payment that will go to all producers including cotton growers – both upland and ELS – based on planted acres of…