…is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 04.22.2020 About the Author…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…for specialty crop producers. The remainder of the available $16 billion will be issued for other crops. Of particular interest for many California growers, specialty crops are eligible for both…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “For the most part they’re supposed to be equivalent or better and so that means they’re more expensive.” The…
Growing Matters: Labels Protect Producers and Beneficials During Foliar Applications
The BeSure! program, brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, is reminding growers about the importance of following product usage directions. Syngenta’s Garrett Gilcrease said labels are living documents that can…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…the California Farm Bureau Federation, Kings River Conservation District, California Cattlemen’s Association, Central Valley Project Water Association, California Fresh Fruit Association, and Western Growers Association. In the letter addressed to…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
…growers in light of the major market shift. The shelter in place orders have caused a sharp decline in demand from traditionally large buyers of produce. Seeley noted that the…
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
The citrus industry lays out the type of impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the market and its effect on growers in this week’s review. Farmworkers may be…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
The growers that rely on direct marketing have suffered badly during this pandemic. These growers sell through farmers’ markets and to specialty restaurants. The restaurants have closed, and the farmers’…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…being administered by Washington State University. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 04.17.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
California Prune Board Keeping Industry Informed and Safe During Pandemic
…a daily basis and just making sure we’re current,” said Joe Turkovich, California Prune Board Chairman. “But I would say that growers are getting lots of information.” The Board has…
Almond Update: ‘In The Orchard’ Workshop Still Happening, Virtually
COVID-19 restrictions are causing educational opportunities for growers to be postponed or canceled, but that’s not phasing the Almond Board of California. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many growers are in the midst of implementing a fungicide plan. The recent storms that have come through much of California…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…beginning of the shelter in place orders, with losses in revenues for growers between $4 million to $5 million per week. The closure of schools, restaurants and other retail outlets…