…Also, a major topic as we move into summer and fire season is around the corner, Brian German talks to the California Association of Winegrape Growers about smoke taint and…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
…for the Western District of Arkansas alleges the companies made illegal agreements affecting the U.S. chicken industry through two specific means. “The first focused on coordinating their output and reducing…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…Diamond Growers, and Michelle McNeil Connelly of the California Walnut Commission. Other Californians appointed to the committee include Marcy L. Martin from the California Fresh Fruit Association, Joel Nelsen from…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
…that’s tailored to the growers,” said Evangelo. Some of the presentations will be more regional in the information offered, with a focus on specific topics that are relevant to growers…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…behooves us to find solutions that work for both groups. The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
…describing it as “a monster deal for California growers.” “We’ve been very diligent, worked very hard with our politicians and our scientists to help us bring this opportunity back for…
ARS Efforts Should Help Ensure Our Wheat Supply
…estimated $2.7 billion in losses, in Minnesota alone since the 1990s, and forced many wheat and barley farmers there into bankruptcy. Growers often use fungicides to control it. Bai, a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-10-19
…developing in California and what kind of questions remain as growers consider the crop. Taylor Hillman presents a report about the retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and the inclusion of cheese…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-07-19
…historic trade trip to Colombia wraps up. We hear more details about the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program and how that’s going to benefit growers. Taylor Hillman presents important information…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
The California wine industry is responding to two bills that are considered wins for the industry. The first is the disaster aid bill. The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)…
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
…Alternaria issues, growers would be best served in being proactive with their preventative measures. “Alternaria requires like most fungal pathogens, requires moisture to germinate and because we’ve had a lot…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-04-19
…trade mission, and more information is becoming available on the latest trade mitigation package. AgNet West also hears from the Citrus Research Board about the organization’s annual Citrus Growers Educational…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…persimilis mite that many growers use when twospotted spider mite populations are significant, but he also utilizes the not-as-popular fallacis mite in his system. “The fallacis mite is a little…
Crossing Two of Summer’s Favorite Berries
…cancer, including colon, stomach, skin, breast, lung, and prostate cancers. Most growers start loganberries from young plants. If you’re looking for loganberry plants, they’re easy to find at farm and…