…Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View. Happy Thanksgiving from AgNet West and Citrus Industry magazine. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
…of rainfall by the middle of November. The lack of any significant rain events has created some pause for growers in implementing their preventative herbicide programs. “Ideally, in a perfect…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…better track temperature and precipitation changes. Keeping that information in mind will allow growers to prepare their farming systems in a way to better adapt to the changes ahead. “What…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…any substantial enforcement action on their production. Many growers are anxiously awaiting more clarity on the issue of CBD oil and how that will affect the evaluation of potential crop…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-20-19
…growers interested in hemp production and details on sterile insect technology and drones.Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
The Western View: November is Veterans Month
…November is Veterans Month I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering hop and why one California growers is focusing in…
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months serve as a means for growers to set themselves up for success in the coming spring through winter…
UCCE Addressing Watergrass Issues in California Rice Fields
…fairly common weed species that growers face, however in recent years the issue has been compounded by a number of factors. Several watergrass species have demonstrated resistance to the materials…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…for hemp production have now been established for the Domestic Hemp Production Program. Until California submits a plan for hemp production, growers could potentially have the option of working with…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
The agriculture industry believes the allocations for the exploration into a chlorpyrifos alternative in California are inadequate. The Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) has dedicated $2.1 million and a taskforce to finding substitutes for growers…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
…in this year’s state budget it’s $34 million,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairymen. “We do have legislation that requires us to reduce manure methane…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
…work. Consider what farmers and growers did hundreds of years ago when commercial pesticides weren’t available. They made their own from natural ingredients that they had on hand, often based…
Improving Nutrient Management in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association recently held their annual Nutrient Management Conference where attendees heard two…