…this year. Yields were expected to be somewhat smaller than last year’s record-setting crop and growers are pleased with size and quality. Lightle noted that growers are “very happy with…
Farm Aid Concert Served Certified Humane Meats
…“foods sourced from family farms committed to sustainability and offering a fair price to growers,” according to organizers. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports that Niman Ranch Certified Humane meats will…
Ag Organizations Support Northey, Ibach Nominations
…initiated by the National Association of Wheat Growers, urged the committee to advance the nominations to the full Senate for consideration. President Donald Trump has nominated Northey, the current Iowa…
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
…workers, or sending them home early due to the conditions. Growers could run into issues if the fires continue and limit the time farmworkers are able to stay in the…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…this year’s actual fire suppression costs. Continuous fire activity and the extended length of the fire season is driving costs. At the peak of Western fire season, there were three…
Medfly Quarantine Issued in Los Angeles County
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working together on eradication methods. Officials are working with fruit growers, wholesalers, and retailers in the surrounding area to prevent the spread of further infestation…
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…growers and 104 almond handlers elect five almond growers and five almond handlers in an annual election. Once elected, the Board of Directors elects its chair and vice-chair. The Board…
The Western View: Bundy Trials
…message to the Federal government: There’s something wrong at the BLM. Our leaders need to listen to this message. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
This time of year, almond growers are primarily focused on getting their crops harvested, but it’s also a time to remember the importance of postharvest irrigation. UC Cooperative Extension Pomology…
Wind, Rain Hit Central Valley Vineyards
…can cause significant problems with dirt and mold concerns. The rain caused some concerns for raisin growers, but it was the powerful winds that were responsible for the most damage…
CDFA, Agricultural Stakeholders Invite Federal Trade Officials to California
…growers and manufacturers. In working collaboratively with the Administration to enhance and expand our global trade ties, California’s agricultural community would like to extend an invitation to you, or an…
New Cooling Technologies for Dairy Cows
…require a substantial amount of electricity and water. The Western Cooling Efficiency Center and the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis are looking at approaches designed to reduce water…
ROXY Rice Unveiled at Rice Field Day
…also discussed, as it was released to growers earlier in the year. One of the significant points of interest this year was the progress made with a medium-grain variety called…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…California experienced that caused many growers to believe irrigation demands were going to be low. Overwatering vineyards can cause problems when approaching harvest time, but many growers were forced to…