Western Hemisphere agriculture leaders met on the margins of the G-20 Agricultural Ministerial in Niigata, Japan, affirming their intent to work together to champion global food security and agricultural trade…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
Source: Western Growers Association In response to the announcement that the California Department of Pesticide Residue (DPR) is acting to ban the use of the insecticide chlorpyrifos, Western Growers President…
Almond Matters: Crop Conditions Looking Good So Far
…weather recently has been a bit more favorable; it’s dried out, it’s warmed up a little bit, and things are looking pretty pleasant,” said Blue Diamond Growers Director of Member…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
…alternative solutions to pest management. The group will be “working with growers to come up with alternatives, not just to chlorpyrifos but making sure that we don’t replace one organophosphate,…
The Western View: Peg Leg’s Legendary Gold
…Springs, it’s supposed to bring you luck. 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…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…an evaluation report to move forward with the process for consideration. The four species include Franklin’s bumblebee, the Western bumblebee, Suckley’s cuckoo bumblebee, and Crotch’s bumblebee. Courtesy: Xerces Society /…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
…HLB infections, and 134,977 ACP detections. The CPDPC established a task force back in January for the purpose of developing a list of recommended actions for commercial citrus growers to…
Possible Stone Fruit Thinning In Short Season
…Niederholzer said. “If it takes 150 to 160 days to mature prunes, this year they are predicting 151.” Niederholzer said that short prediction means growers need to consider thinning this…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
…our growers and what we’ve seen so far, cotton acreage is going to be up,” said President and CEO of California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom. “Right now,…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
The Organic Fertilizer Association of California (OFAC) is starting their educational seminar series for 2019 beginning on Tuesday, May 7 at the Salinas Sports Complex. The educational workshop offers growers…
The Western View: When Wild Bill Played Baseball
…and it was enjoyed mightily by the citizens of Kansas City. The Pomeroys were soundly trounced by the Antelopes, 48 to 28. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…likely originated as a result of irrigation water from contaminated water sources such as canals and reservoirs. California LGMA worked with Western Growers, as well as other industry members and…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…5.6 million metric tons of citrus were lost due to ACP. What’s at stake for California growers? California represents 59% of U.S. citrus production with 265,000 acres of citrus producing…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…the forebears of the pueblo communities still found in the southwest. We just don’t know. It’s part of the mystery of the southwest. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…