…allowances, production practices, and seed varieties. Despite the uncertainty inherent in a new industry, there are still some growers willing to take that big first step in what could become…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-19-19
…growers as we talked to a Kern County grower that has teamed up with two other producers to farm industrial hemp in the Antelope Valley. Bayer announced it is setting…
Western View: Honoring Old Bill
…of the honor. Western View: Honoring Old Bill 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…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…Although glyphosate will remain an important aspect of Bayer’s portfolio, the company will be exploring other avenues to provide growers more choices for weed control materials. Research and development will…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…climate-smart agriculture programs. “So, we will provide consultations with growers, go out to growers’ properties and evaluate what practices might work for their operation and their goals.” Initiatives such as…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-18-19
…who emphasized the deal needs to be approved ASAP. Also, Western Growers was advocating for some new water planning policy last week. All of that and much more. About the…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…CEO, Land O’Lakes, Inc.; John Hartnett, Founder & CEO, SVG Partners and THRIVE AgTech; Tom Nassif, President & CEO, Western Growers Association; Ertharin Cousin, Former Ambassador to the UN World…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we have a follow-up to the produce safety rule inspections. Growers were…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
…companies and organization including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers, the California Association of Winegrape Growers, and Blue Diamond Almonds. “USMCA will benefit the U.S. agriculture and food industry…
What You Need for Produce Safety Rule Inspections
Produce Safety Rule inspections have begun and the industry is seeing how they are being conducted. The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) said official inspections for the Produce Safety Rule…
Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on Cost and Grower Experience
…on what NOW costs producers in all aspects of the supply chain and grower’s individual experiences with different practices. Listen to Lewis’s full interview. Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
WAPA President Roger Isom AgNet West has partnered with the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) to disseminate critical information discussed at the 2019 Annual Conference to those who cannot attend. …
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
…of Winegrape Growers President (CAWG) John Aguirre expressed appreciation for the understanding that research of this kind is necessary but noted that more funding will be needed to adequately address…
California Represented in Historical Trade Mission to Colombia
…and Panama remain two of the fastest-growing export markets in the Western Hemisphere for U.S. farm and food products. “The record size of this trade mission delegation demonstrates the degree…