…AFBF has been calling on the EPA to “ditch the rule” since it was proposed during the Obama administration. National Corn Growers Association public policy director Ethan Matthews has previously…
Emergency Request for ACP Regional Quarantine Amendment
…new compliance agreement exhibits for growers, transporters, grove managers, juice plants, packers, and other processers. The new documentation must be signed and returned to CDFA. During the updating process, shipments…
Farmers Decline to Get Involved in USDA/GIPSA Suit
…operation shrink from 360,000 birds and 1,000 brood cows to only 80 brood cows. He believes speaking out as President of the Alabama Contract Poultry Growers Association and an OCM…
The Western View: Red Combines
…art. The Western View: Red Combines This new book chronicles the history of one of the most important mechanical devices ever invented. The book is about combine harvesters built by…
Available Positions on 2018 Almond Board of Directors
…ABC Board of Directors. To be considered for the position, each candidate must be a grower and must submit a petition signed by at least 15 independent almond growers (verified…
Conaway Ready For Farm Bill Work
…“I don’t anticipate significant changes to Title 1, but there will be changes in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and the Price Loss Coverage programs,” he said. “We want cotton growers…
Legislators Educated During California Healthy Soils Week
…a means to highlight “the different ways that we assist and facilitate growers and producers, whether that be helping them increase production or decrease inputs, things along those lines,” Borum…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
…that will give growers a firm grasp of conditions in specific areas within their fields. You can read more about this research in the December 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine….
Crown Gall Surgery Effective but Labor Intensive
Walnut growers have expressed significant interest in methods for treating crown gall infections in orchards this year. When there are only a few trees that are infected, growers can find…
Wool Exports Increase 24 Percent
…destination with a very significant increase of 51.3 percent in United States exports. Meanwhile, Western Europe was the second-ranked destination, followed by India and Eastern Europe. Stronger world demand and…
Coalition Wants Injunction Against CA Glyphosate-Label Requirement
The National Association of Wheat Growers led a coalition of ag groups asking for a court mandate to stop California’s new labeling requirements for glyphosate. The groups are citing irreparable…
Thomas Fire Scorches Avocado Acreage
…Management Agency to address relief efforts for the Thomas Fire. “Growers just need to remain vigilant,” said Spann. “I know some growers have lost homes and personal property, so just…
Western View: Identifying Fake News
…providing information. So keep a wary eye. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View, brought to you by Citrus Industry Magazine. Look for us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
…our orchard, and maximizing potential for new markets.” One of the concerns brought up during the address focused on how growers will be dealing with hulls, shells and woody biomass…