…we always achieve better results by going through that process.’” Representatives from several agricultural groups including the Nisei Farmers League, American Farmland Trust, and the Western Agricultural Processors Association took…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…tree growers of pecan trees with a tree mortality rate that exceeds 7.5 percent (adjusted for normal mortality) but is less than 15 percent (adjusted for normal mortality) for losses…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is open for the annual nutrient management conference hosted by CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association. The 27th annual conference is being held October 27-30 at…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
Thanks to some creative thinkers in private industry, Cap-and-Trade could become a new income source for growers. Cap-and-Trade was a controversial program invented some years ago as a way for…
Keeping Plants Healthy with Foliar Feeding
…/ Pixabay Foliar feeding dates back to the 18-hundreds and has become one of the most popular plant-feeding methods. It allows growers to offer plants essential nutrients and minerals, which…
How to Grow and Use the Valerian Plant
…itself. The plant needs time to spread before you can sustainably harvest the roots. If you’re harvesting for headache relief, harvest the whole plant. Most growers, however, choose to use…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…regard to issues that growers and PCAS and crop consultants would face in forage production.” Over the years the event has evolved to better engage the industry. There is typically…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
…people were trying to gauge where they stood in relation to this whole new system,” said Director of Economic Analysis for Western United Dairies, Annie AcMoody. “Overall, now we’re over…
Almond Update: Two Must-Knows About Second Tariff Aid Payments
…significant differences this time around and more growers are eligible. Listen to Adams’ full interview. Almond Update: Two Must-Knows About Second Tariff Aid Payments For more information, visit the “Hello, Growers” at Almonds.com….
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…growers have sought full access to Mexico for over 16 years without success. During this same time, Mexican avocado growers have built a $2 billion annual export market in our…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-28-19
…MFP and Farm Bill programs and Western Growers’ response to the trade deal with Japan. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…are available and the need for more options. “EPA is committed to helping hemp growers obtain the tools needed to support and increase commercial production,” said Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, assistant…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…growers and over 90 walnut processors. The CWC has remained actively engaged with United States Trade Representative (USTR), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Congressional Representatives to ensure the…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…