The inclusion of biological topics on major conference agendas demonstrates the increased interest from growers. Western region growers and crop advisors gathered virtually this year for the California Association of…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…every year but not to this degree,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA). “The problem is that every empty container, they don’t want to…
Almond Update: Making the Most of Your Pollination Investment
Almond growers and crop advisors will get a chance to review what went right with this season’s bloom at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference. Almond Board of California’s Chief Scientific…
Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit Underway
…that includes a grower panel which is always one of the highlights. We can do a roundtable and Q&A with growers about what they’re seeing now, what they see coming…
The Western View: Hang in There, 2020 is Almost Over
…Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Hang in There, 2020 is Almost Over About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
70 percent of almonds produced in California are exported. The global market is a major area of attention for the almond industry. Growers will have the opportunity to hear from…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biological Delivering Targeted Ant Bait Sustainably
Ants can be a compounding issue for growers. Although the pest doesn’t always directly impact the crop or quality, they do hinder protective measures. UC Riverside Biological Control Specialist Dr….
Researchers Continue Work to Address Rice Weeds in California
…WATERGRASS GIVING GROWERS PROBLEMS Adding to the issue of California rice weeds is a new type of watergrass that is giving growers problems. It appears to be either a new…
Diamondback Moth Survives Both Warm and Cold
…for growers along coastal California and the desert-producing areas into Arizona. The pest has been an issue over the last several years, and good management starts with clean transplants for…
Growing a Gorgeous Flower for Both Food and Medicine
…from trusted growers rather than cultivating it from seed. When it’s time to harvest your Passion Flower fruits you simply twist the fruits off the vine gently as you would…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Webinar for Western Producers
…to join the effort. For those unable to participate in the webinar aimed at western producers, other webinars are also scheduled over the next five weeks. Listen to the radio…
H-2A Labor Rates Stay the Same Through 2022
…all of the November 3 ballots are counted. A new administration could review lots of decisions made by former leaders. Western Growers’ President Dave Puglia commented on the action in…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Hoop House Example of Spider Mite Control
Twospotted spider mite can be a significant issue when populations get large enough. However, in several cropping systems, biological control is attainable as long as growers have the right beneficial…
Water Board Enforcement Actions Being Taken on Dairies
Dairy producers will need to be mindful of potential enforcement actions from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa explained…