Organic production has grown significantly in recent years and that growth of the industry has created some concern for the future. Long time organic growers want the industry to remain…
Pistachio Prices Holding Steady For Now
…news as a record season wraps up. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director Richard Matoian said they expect domestic and foreign sales to remain strong but the unknown from tariff increases…
Molossia: Nation Building on a Tiny Scale
…that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Image credits: (right) Border sign, Harmony Province/By Kevin Baugh or someone acting…
Strategic Planning Decisions Required to Stay Competitive in Grape Industry
Planning for future industry trends and consumer trends is no easy task, but it can be especially difficult for growers of permanent crops such as table grapes. Several aspects play…
Pistachios Set Record Just Shy of Billion
Pistachios yields are just about all accounted for this season and it’s another record for the industry. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director Richard Matoian said total numbers for the 2018…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
Waterhemp is continuing to cause some concern in and around Merced County, but there is another problematic weed species that growers should be aware of and remain on the lookout…
Almond Update: Tariff Assistance Workshops This Week
…help growers determine if they are eligible and how to apply. Knoblauch also noted there is significant interest in the workshops, as it appears that the Fresno workshop will be…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
…near Wellton tested positive for the same E. coli strain found in the lettuce. The FDA said they aren’t sure of exactly how the contamination happened, but interviews with growers…
California Alfalfa Exports Take Hit from China Tariffs
…have a significant impact on overall western exports. “We’ve estimated that well over 15 percent of our western hay production of alfalfa goes to export at this point in time,”…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Berry and Fruits, Portland, Ore. Bard Valley Date Growers, Yuma, Ariz. Blue Diamond Growers, Modesto, Calif. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Milwaukie, Ore. Bridgepathway, LLC, Jericho, N.Y. California Fresh Fruit…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
…operations, botanicals, organics and sustainable farming practices. It also gives them the opportunity to meet the growers behind the food and fiber they consume daily. For more information visit www.venteracountyfarmday.com…
The Western View: San Francisco Supports Fish Not Farms
…city and its suburbs. The commission agrees with Central Valley growers and opposes a proposal that would keep water flowing out the Delta, and away from the farms and cities….
NOW Infestations Still an Issue for Growers South of Madera
Navel Orangeworm (NOW) levels have improved, but NOW infestations continue to be a significant issue for growers that are south of Madera County. Efforts to combat the pest were increased…
California Table Grape Growers Have Too Much of a Good Thing
Quality is said to be excellent this year, but California table grape growers have some concern about where their fruit is going to go. The current tariffs in place for…