…he needs to get to work right away on behalf of family farmers, rural communities, and hungry Americans.” The National Association of Wheat Growers, North American Meat Institute, Western Growers,…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…reservoir storage for the year. While the low allocations were not a surprise, multiple water agencies expressed disappointment in the announcement. “We anticipate that many growers throughout the south San…
New AEWR from Department of Labor Brings California Up To $16.05
…average of 20 percent over the previous five years. Regional differences have also created considerable variations in wages. The Western states have experienced the most substantial increase in wage rates…
Industry Members Asked to Participate in Citrus Thrip Research
…insecticide resistance. “Using the thrips that we collect from citrus growers’ orchards we’re going to map for resistance. Although citrus thrips do disperse considerably, the resistance issue seems localized,” said…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an update on the APHIS unsolicited seeds investigation, western…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
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…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
Avocado growers are once again being asked to weigh-in with their thoughts about the California Avocado Commission (CAC). The state-mandated referendum vote is held every five years by the California Department of…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…the Xerxes Society have created the “Western Monarch Mystery Challenge” to help identify exactly where the western monarch travels in spring. From Feb. 14 to April 22, the challenge is…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
An emergency registration has greenlighted another tool for almond growers to use through petal fall. As of February 12, producers can use kasugamycin to control bacterial blast. The Section 18…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…climbing costs of production, but it can help alleviate some of the pressure. Adoption and implementation of new, smarter farming equipment is becoming more and more attractive to growers. “We…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…days of planting. “These vine decline-affected plants suffer major yield losses,” said Swett. “In some cases, those yield losses are so severe that growers are abandoning sections of fields or…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…products for controlling a pest, they might be getting the benefit from other roles.” Dara stresses growers must abide by the label rules and cannot use a product for something…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…in partnership with the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology. The event kicks off with a Presidents’ Reception on the evening of March 18. It will feature a brief…