…is measured by growth. And now there are over three-hundred growers in Georgia. So far HLB has not been a problem to these Georgia citrus growers. But, it is early…
Almond Board: Big Increase for Low-Dust Incentive
An incentive program that makes it more affordable for almond and walnut producers to implement low-dust harvesting equipment has more than doubled. The Almond Board of California added that growers…
Agri View: Long Shot Crop
…of commercial growers in Georgia and Alabama. I’ve been told that lemons also grow well in that region. I guess that means somebody is growing them. So, we will see….
$1.9 Million for Alfalfa and Forage Research
…method to measure how well dairy cattle digest forages. A Washington State University project investigated pesticide resistance in the Lygus bug, which is infesting fields of western U.S. alfalfa. NIFA…
Western Growers Forms Partnership with New Mexico Chile Association
…collaboration as the relationship develops. About Western Growers: Founded in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California and Colorado. Our members and…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…the Senate to swiftly confirm his nomination.” About Western Growers: Founded in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California and Colorado. Our…
Air Quality Discussions Include ‘No-Farm Days’
…was very aggressive, including replacement of all almond harvesters with low-emitting upgrades and the possibility of “no-farm days”. The list got a lot of people’s attention. Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Report Names Ag Labor in Human Trafficking List
…to the complex labor supply chain of recruiters, managers, contractors, subcontractors, growers, and buyers. Landscaping Victims of labor trafficking in landscaping are responsible for maintaining public or private grounds, gardens,…
Western View: Fake Science Journals Prove Anything You Want
…cost of publishing on the Internet is so low, anyone can afford to do it. Western View However, as big a problem as ‘fake news’ has become, there’s an even…
Subcommittee Examines Farm Policy in Advance of the Next Farm Bill
…Wesley Spurlock, President, National Com Growers Association, Stratford, TX Mr. Ron Moore, President, American Soybean Association, Roseville, IL Mr. David Schemm, President, National Association of Wheat Growers, Sharon Springs, KS…
President Signs Resolution to Repeal BLM Planning 2.0
…the Public Lands Council, applauded the action and called it a significant victory for western ranchers. He says the rule would have caused a wholesale shift in management focus at…
Citrus Tarping Enforcement Begins April 3
…early March, Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita said growers should still get compliant with the new rules because the enforcement would be coming soon. “Unless you have access by…
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
…limited to Denmark, the Netherlands and northern Washington because of the long day lengths required to produce spinach seed. Companies must produce a lot of seed, because growers typically need…
Yara West Sacramento is Newest Addition
…us.” “The transformation while with Yara has been just breathtaking,” says Ron Garcia, Regional Facilities Manager of Yara’s Western Region. “Yara’s investment in the site and in its employees speaks…