Industry members are being asked to provide information as part of an ongoing citrus survey. The survey centers on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Researchers…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
…for surface harvested prunings. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said it has become even more difficult to comply with the District’s Ag Burn…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
Farmers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings as growers prepare…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
Western Growers (WG) recently inaugurated the sixth class of its Future Volunteer Leaders Program (FVLP). The FVLP helps to prepare the next generation of agriculturalists to take up leadership roles within the…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
…by Saturday. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks? About the Author Len…
Almond Update: Make This Season’s Bloom as Successful as 2020
…so successful and detailed several tools and ongoing research to protect that investment growers make every year. A recent cold, wet weather system in most of the almond producing areas…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…Growers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The region experienced strong winds last week with gusts of nearly 100…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…Beaudreau details what this new group aims to do, how their conversations are different between legislators and growers, and how they can help get products to market in a timely…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering growers’ preparations for the current storm weather, a Perdue…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…grove drains at Petty Ranch from 2019. Courtesy: Chris Sayer After intermittent rainfall over the weekend, growers are preparing for a major rain event to come through California this week….
Gardening Trends for You Think About Digging into This Year
…Better Homes & Gardens, some 20 million novice growers took up their trowels and pitchforks in response to the pandemic, with the majority being males under the age of 35….
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…to look at lower-risk pesticides,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “The Administration has said the goal…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
Blueberry growers were at odds at the most recent U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing. The issue centers on the impact that imports are having on the U.S. industry. Two…