…is called Weeds of California and Other Western States. They’re very good tools.” There are also applications that are available on smart phones that can help growers with weed identification….
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
…issued varying levels of support for the legislation including Farmworker Justice and Western Growers. “We recognize and applaud the efforts of Senator Feinstein and Representative Lofgren, as well as many…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…you want something that is safe that’s not going to damage the tree.” The recent storm systems that have come through much of the state may delay some growers from…
The Western View: Going North? You Got Company
…iron. 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. Western View: Going North? You Got Company…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-14-19
…about a month out. We also will hear about H-2A housing, the Meyer lemon season proving to be strong for California growers as well as more news on the overtime…
Almond Update: First CASP Workshops Cover Pollinators
There are a lot of tools available to growers through the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP). By utilizing the program, growers can see where they are and what other growers are doing…
Concerning Year for Weedy Rice With Discovery of New Biotype
…4,” Brim-DeForest noted. Growers who may need assistance in identifying weedy rice in their fields can visit the California Weedy Rice website. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…into the Pacific. If just five per cent of that water had been stored, we’d be able to satisfy every demand. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet…
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
Harrisina metallica The western grapeleaf skeletonizer A familiar foe to grape producers is back on the radar as a few reports of grapeleaf skeletonizer are coming out of the Central Coast. The western grapeleaf skeletonizer…
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
…geographically well positioned to ship to that market,” said Director of Economic Analysis for Western United Dairymen Annie AcMoody. While the agreement does not drastically alter the specific arrangement between…
Developing Vineyard Management Technologies to Improve Efficiency
A multi-state research project aimed at helping growers make better-informed decisions using vineyard management technologies continues to make progress. The Efficient Vineyard Project looks to develop science-driven, precision viticulture systems…
New, Yet Old, Competition for California Avocados?
…research and refining practices, the Hawaiian growers could once again ship the fruit is they met certain standards. After five years, the industry is up and running again, and cleared…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…other crops. One of the industries whos growers desperately needs a chemical fumigant alternative is strawberries. Simmons said they would soon start tests on the berries as well. About the…
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is a tool for growers to help share what they are doing in the orchard with the general public and join the sustainable journey. Almond Board of…