…backlogs were an issue. The Western (Canada) Grain Elevator Association says: “We’re still talking about the new normal here; what is a very large crop in Western Canada.” The U.S….
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
Citrus Research Board Report Explains Cost Impacts on Growers New regulations are expected to cost California citrus growers an average of $701 per acre per year, or $203 million annually…
The Western View: World’s Only Corn Palace
…of a community, a celebration of a lifestyle that is rooted in the land. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit…
Capitol Water Rally ‘Worth Your Fight’
AgNet West’s Danielle Leal talks to CFBF President Jamie Johansson Congressman Jim Costa The water rally that took place on the steps of the Capitol Building on Monday brought growers,…
Beck’s, Stine, Seek Further Dicamba Restrictions
…move would be a competitive blow to Monsanto, which is being absorbed by Bayer, as Monsanto sells a popular dicamba system for growers. Monsanto counters that complaints have dropped this…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
Harvest is fast approaching and reducing dust during the process should be on the minds of almond growers. The Almond Board of California has done a lot of research into…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…the time to complete the confidential NASS crop survey, growers can play an active role in ensuring fair implementation of farm programs in their counties. Please complete the confidential NASS…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…pecans, pistachios, walnuts, apples, oranges, raisins, sour cherries, sweet cherries and table grapes. All 10 nuts and fruits are perennial crops, growing on trees or vines, so growers cannot easily…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…the product is still commonly used in wine grapes, cotton, and citrus, with many growers noting it is the only effective material to combat certain pests. About the Author…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Santa Rosa, CA Lakeville Growers – Hatchery Sanderson Farms, Inc. Bryan, TX Brazos Production – Hatchery Simmons’ Foods, Inc. Siloam Springs, AR – Further Processing Tip Top Poultry, Inc. Rockmart,…
APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
…egg owners and their contracted growers and provides a formula for the split; Adopts biosecurity principles established by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP); and Requires auditable biosecurity plans to…
Sorghum Growers Disappointed in Chlorpyrifos Ruling
National Sorghum Producers expressed disappointment in last week’s court decision to impose a ban on chlorpyrifos, a useful pesticide for sorghum growers. Last week, a U.S. appeals court ordered the…
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
…were held today. That’s down from the 75 percent support level Trump received from growers in the 2016 election. Meanwhile, 24 percent said they would not vote for reelection and…
Almond Update: Internship Brings Knowledge and Guidance
…State University and said although she grew up in Los Banos around almonds, she learned a lot about the industry and the work ABC does for growers. Listen to Young’s…