…California avocado producers are benefiting, and how diversification is what’s saving growers right now. Also, find out how USDA’s SECURE Rule is paving the way for agriculture innovation. Tune in…
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…know how to protect ourselves and others with masks, hand washing, and social distancing. Let’s get off the couch and get to work. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Quick and Easy Foods for Kids to Grow at Home
…without soil. Radishes, green beans and peas are also easy-growers. In as little as 3-4 weeks, your young gardeners can feast their eyes on the likes of Microgreens such as…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…‘why aren’t growers and ranchers and dairymen and women doing this?’ said Taylor Roschen, Director of Commodities and Land Use with California Farm Bureau Federation’s Government Affairs Division. “We need…
Almond Update: Getting Closer to Off-ground Harvesting in California
…way. He said at the end of the day, the practice would be extremely beneficial for California growers both economically and sustainably. Listen to Wahlbrink’s full interview. Almond Update: Getting…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are looking at another fungicide treatment for their orchards after the recent storm system brought varying levels of rainfall to…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…issues and how to remedy those problems. So, the need for research is abundantly clear,” said John Aguirre, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). “We’ve got to…
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…those grape growers that are on the ground in areas in the San Joaquin Valley living with glassy-winged sharpshooter, we’re really trying to help them lessen the impact of the…
California Farmers Already ‘Bleeding Cash’ Dealing With Quick Policy Decisions
…with those who will be impacted. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said the paid sick leave and worker’s compensation changes in regards to the coronavirus are good examples of…
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
…year for California almond growers, and a coalition of agricultural groups are calling for more certainty when it comes to the state’s water supplies. You can find all of the…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…health, pollinators, changing weather patterns, western forest structure, irrigation, rangeland health and much more. “California has been a leading state in conservation implementation including USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…and go watch the sun set. It will be back tomorrow, just as one day, so will our normal lives. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet…
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that 2020 will be a strong crop year for California growers. Director of Member Relations for Blue Diamond Growers,…
USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
…The 2020 California Almond Subjective Forecast from USDA-NASS projects that California almond growers will produce three billion pounds of nuts this year. The forecast highlights an increase of nearly 18…