…be expanded, and more support will be provided for specialty and non-specialty crop growers. “We’re pleased that Congress understands the toll the pandemic continues to take on farmers, ranchers and…
Keeping Spotted Lanternfly Out of California
Growers remain hopeful that California will be able to prevent spotted lanternfly from establishing itself in the state. After being found in Pennsylvania in 2014 the pest has proved to…
Phase Two China Trade Deal Needs to Happen
…heated election, and that has some leaders worried about China’s recent trade maneuvering. Western Growers President Dave Puglia serves on the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee that deals with trade matters….
Week in Review: Troubles with Truck Registration, Looking Ahead to Water Management Concerns
…California change now that a Democratic party is transitioning into national leadership? It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. The…
Truck Registration Mistakenly Being Denied by DMV
…database to determine which trucks are in compliance or which or not, to deny registration to those that are not,” said Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairies, Paul…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…“All our growers had less than half of last year. Some growers decided not to harvest at all due to minimal crop.” Sievers reported that he had less than 1…
Well-Known Herbicide Products Change Hands, Keep Label Details
…The two products have a history of strong performance in a variety of California crops. Both have great flexibility in terms of application, making them versatile options for growers. “They…
Weather Largely Cooperative for Start of Citrus Season
It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. After a fairly mild fall, the recent drop in temperatures is helping to…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…a halt to the federal decision and paused the voluntary agreements momentum. Does all of that change now that a Democratic party is transitioning into leadership? Western Growers President and…
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
…in and listen to some short videos and have that visual as well. I’m really trying to close that gap and get our growers involved and informed.” There will also…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…need to update their Organic System Plans (OSP) to denote its discontinued use. Any direct OSP or compliance questions can be answered by a grower’s accredited certifier. Conventional growers are…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have ample opportunity to make their fall herbicide applications. California has experienced very little rainfall for the current water…
The Western View: Wait a Minute
…present. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Wait a Minute About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
…easier for growers to hire vulnerable and exploitable H-2A workers while also lowering pay for domestic workers.” The DOL rule locks in payment rates for H-2A workers using the same…