California citrus growers were busy the last few nights on freeze-watch but most reports are that the experienced low temperatures are beneficial. The Central Valley saw overnight lows drop into…
Celebrating New Year’s The “Right” Way?
…the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine, Visit us on the web at citrus industry dot net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired…
Citrus Was Unharmed Over Weekend, Colder Nights Ahead
…for most areas. Houtby said some growers reported that they didn’t need to turn on their wind machines. There is more concern ahead, however. Growers will be bust tonight, December…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…take a tougher stance on labeling non-dairy products as milk. Western United Dairymen highlighted state initiatives like the Alternative Manure Management and FARMER Programs as being incredibly valuable to producers…
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
There are more than 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres of citrus throughout the state. Although the overall California industry is valued at approximately $3.4 billion, that success does not come…
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
…that can be used as an organic dietary supplement for poultry. “Poultry feed is the most expensive component of poultry production and to that feed growers will add methionine. Methionine…
Ag Groups Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill
Several agriculture groups are pleased with the 2018 Farm Bill. Groups such as the National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke out and…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…and to enhance USDA’s Integrated Pest Management objectives. USDA also works with U.S. growers to improve agricultural practices.” The testing program has been going on for more than 25 years,…
The Western View: Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays
…number is 855-764-7661. I’m Len Wilcox and Merry Christmas from the Western View and AgNet West. The Western View: Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…to rigorous control and regulatory activities carried out by USDA, state departments of agriculture, the U.S. cotton industry, and growers, pink bollworm was eliminated from all cotton-producing areas in the…
Avocado Producers Bracing for Light 2019
…West back in July that growers were trying to mitigate the damage at the time. “There is some isolated damage there, but the main thing is growers deal with environmental…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…tough one for table grape growers,” California Table Grape Commission President Kathleen Nave said in a news release. “The tariffs on table grapes have been painful but the real harm…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
…see the tree’s characteristics in the field. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie fielded a few questions from growers about the new variety recently, and he said high-density…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
The 2018 Farm Bill is getting closer to final approval after passing through both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. President Trump is expected to sign the bill…