…initiative not only helps U.S. cotton to be more attractive to international buys, it also encourages growers to implement practices to help improve production. “The farmers, the growers, they will…
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…this. Stop the disaster now and restore our water allotments. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View ~ Water…
Ag Order 4.0 ‘Will Change the Way We Farm’
…riparian buffers along waterways. Not only would those buffers come at significant cost to growers, but it will also conflict with other standards already regulating the distance between vegetative areas…
2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May
…areas of the marketplace. Almond processors, growers and other industry groups will have a variety of booths with some featuring an assortment of almond products including almonds, almond cookies, almond…
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…certification programs, and collecting that information in a centralized ‘Leafy Green Data Trust.’ The new leafy greens food safety approach will also include meeting with different growers to address issues…
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
…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…