…came and Georgia was out of its drought not long afterward. Who knows if it was the prayer vigil… I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
…Costa County Department of Agriculture and cherry growers, this project helps to prevent the establishment in Contra Costa County of cherry buckskin disease, which can wipe out entire orchards. It…
National Peanut Butter Day
…strong peanut flavor and uniform size which makes for an even roast. Southern Peanut Growers encourages everyone to go all in on P-B Day with delicious ideas from early morning…
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
…of citrus crops in the Northwestern and Northeastern regions of the country. The U.S. citrus industry and the USDA have invested well over a billion dollars in the past decade…
USDA Grants California Over 5 Million for Citrus Greening Research
…citrus industry survive and thrive, and to encourage growers to replant with confidence.” HLB is currently the most devastating citrus disease worldwide. It was first detected in Florida in 2005…
The Western View: EPA, You Got to be Kidding!
…the USA violations. Wake up, you Feds. It’s nonsense like this that leads people to join the Sagebrush Rebellion. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View for AgNet West….
NOW Cost Pistachio Growers $100 Mil
…over-wintering populations down, but growers need to dedicate attention to the pest. NOW has been a rising concern for pistachio growers. Experts have recommended pistachio producers start practicing the integrated…
Agri View: Labor Intensive Crop
…third largest crop. California growers plant over 36,000 acres of that crop every year. Unfortunately, the crop has to be planted and harvested by hand. Do you know how many…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…to growers,” he said. “Based on the California Department of Pesticide Regulation data for agrochemical applications to almonds, there has been increasing use of organosilicone adjuvants during crop blooming periods,…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…or distributors, growers, processors or other production system or end-product supply chain participants. The Potato Breeding Research program also encourages projects to develop content and programs to share through the…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…thrive and to encourage growers to replant with confidence.” Huanglongbing (HLB) is currently the most devastating citrus disease worldwide. HLB was first detected in Florida in 2005 and has since…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
Nassif In response to President–elect Donald J. Trump naming Sonny Perdue as the nominee to head the Department of Agriculture, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…ability to serve consumers in foreign markets. We’re excited to work with Gov. Perdue on these challenges and opportunities in the days ahead.” From the National Corn Grower’s Association: National…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
Navel Orangeworm, or NOW, is a big problem for almond growers. AgNet West caught up with UCCE Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor for the Sacramento Valley, Emily Simms, at the…