…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Soybean Association Soy Growers, Soyfoods Association Defend Soymilk, Oppose Dairy Pride Act In a letter to Senate Health, Education, Labor…
South Dakota Considering Country-of-Origin Labeling
…in place. However, Silvia Christen of the South Dakota Stock Growers Association, which promotes the state’s independent livestock producers, said her group supports the measure because it is what consumers…
Tomato Growers Evaluate Domestic, Export Markets
…that story about the Nutrition Care Manual, which comes from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, during a presentation to the California Tomato Growers Association annual conference in Modesto—and noted…
Almond Board: Irrigation Workshops
…Listen to the report: Growers within the central and southern regions are invited to sustainability workshops featuring efficient irrigation and nitrogen use. The Modesto workshop is scheduled for February 22…
Robots and People Working Together to Save Water and Enhance Agriculture
…For now, the research could make wine drinkers happy, too, as the researchers plan to start with grape vines after talking to growers in the Central Valley and Napa Valley…
Almond Matters: February Means Bloom Time
…haven’t been too cold to really affect bloom but Clay said growers need to start thinking about issues the rain can cause. “If these storms keep coming…managing diseases that are…
Putting a Face on California Farmers
…advocating for agriculture. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) makes it possible for national representatives to meet growers from the Golden State every spring. “Our California Farm Bureau board of…
Western View: Living History at a State Park
…only cost $5 per person. Call the state park (661) 946-6092 or visit their website https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=610 for more information. I’m Len WIlcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Seed Trade Talks at Disney
…West Coast because they are the major vegetable markets, and it gives us great access to speakers, industry participants and growers to come provide their wisdom and participate in what…
Almond Board Election Underway
…been mailed to all independent growers whose names are on file with ABC. The Almond Board must receive ballots by Feb. 15, 2017 in order to be counted. If an…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
Almond growers and beekeepers have their fingers crossed that apiarists from California and out of state can supply the state’s 900,000 bearing acres of almond orchards with enough honeybees to…
GIPSA Proposals Delayed 60 Days
…for farmers who may have been retaliated against by meatpackers, especially contract poultry growers. Several major Ag groups against the new rules include the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork…
Almond Board: Tools for Managing Irrigation
The Almond Board has tools available to help growers with managing irrigation. In this week’s Almond Update, Senior Manager, Irrigation and Water Efficiency, Spencer Cooper tells us about the irrigation…
Fish and Wildlife Proceeds with Action Despite Directive
…on the status of the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. This is despite the expected public release of a new species population survey from the Western Association…