…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…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…Sonoma CA Photo by Len Wilcox While it began as a California event, Wine Month its spreading to other grape- growing regions around the country. Texas grape growers hold a…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…for antidumping duties.” As part of the deal, the U.S. will suspend the antidumping investigation that was levied on Mexican tomatoes. Mexican growers will be required to raise the price…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…“I want to thank my colleagues at the U.S. Department of Commerce for working diligently to reach a mutually beneficial agreement for tomato growers in both the U.S. and Mexico….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade, resources for almond growers to meet dust sustainability…
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
…Industry Relations and Communications Jenny Nicolau is managing a project that’s creating four videos for growers to help them meet that dust reduction goal. Listen to Nicolau’s full interview. Almond…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
The concept of beneficial ants in agriculture may seem like a contrary notion, as growers have historically viewed ants as a nuisance in their production systems. Ants can be valuable…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDOC) — The U.S. Department of Commerce initialed a draft agreement with Mexican tomato growers to suspend the ongoing antidumping (AD) investigation of fresh tomatoes from Mexico, ensuring…
Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You?
…for a beekeeper to consider. Italian honeybee The Italian Honeybee may be the best bee for beginners, because this subspecies of the Western honeybee is not an aggressive bee which…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…bands on the legs, and the banded abdominal edge. Photo by Stephen Ausmus. “I recommend growers and pest control advisors put BMSB traps in orchard edges if they suspect BMSB…