…the US, producing some 115 million has each year worth about $20 billion. It’s no wonder we’re now the world’s largest hog exporter. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
California Citrus: Tariff Exemptions Are ‘Break We’ve Been Looking For’
…based upon this process. But so far this looks good; as far as a tariff situation, looks like some good news for citrus growers.” Growers are looking at the positive…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…period, farmers throughout the rest of the country increased their implementation of cover crops by 50 percent. In working with growers and other industry members, Bowles identified a wide range…
CAWG Foundation Gala to Support Student Scholarships
SACRAMENTO, February 28, 2020 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation is inviting wine industry members, elected officials and the public to a special event to help children…
Ag Innovation Conference to Highlight Comprehensive Crop Care
Early registration is still available for the upcoming Ag Innovations Conference. The 4th Ag Innovations Conference and trade show will focus on comprehensive crop care, introducting new technologies for growers….
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…workers at all levels to leverage continual innovation in production agriculture. The seventh annual summit on the main campus of Hartnell College, in partnership with the Western Growers Association, will…
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
…the meeting and she responded back asking for signatures if the UDFC wants this go to a hearing and a referendum,” said Annie AcMoody, Dairy Economist with Western United Dairies….
Almond Update: Ideal Conditions Fuel Flash Bloom
…banner year. Growers may see a little more June-drop this year because of the favorable bloom, but Jarvis Shean said that shouldn’t be a concern. Listen to Jarvis-Shean’s full interview. UC…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
…giving us season-long fluvellin control.” The issues with fluvellin initially became most apparent in Sonoma and Napa, with growers as far south as Lodi and Stockton also reporting varying levels…
Addressing Hemp Questions in California Trials
…growers concerned because it means you may not have a product you can make any money on.” Further understanding of the crop and development of best practices for its production…
Stop the Rot Project to Combat Onion Bacterial Diseases
…million for the Stop the Rot project, with an additional $4.2 million from onion growers, universities and seed companies. “What we’re looking at is bacterial diseases of onions and we’re…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…been keeping an eye on this pest. It was a portion of Allied Grape Growers’ annual meeting presentation and was also a topic at several educational sessions around the state….
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Educating for the Future with AgTech Ed
…Valley Ag Tech Summit. This year the Western Growers CIT will be partnering with the event to discuss the latest trends in Ag Technology. While this is the seventh annual…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Fertility Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that it is going to be a quick bloom period this year and growers will want to be prepared…