…competitive advantages across our product lines. We supply key products and services directly to growers, including crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, as well as agronomic and application services, thereby helping…
Western View: Nevada Water Wars Heating Up
…an accord that respects the rights of current residents and prevents new developments from destroying their way of life. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…Delta smelt food supply in the western Delta in this fifth year of drought,” said Charlton H. Bonham, Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. He added, “The…
Fruits & Nuts Review
…completed by mid-month. The avocado harvest continued despite heat causing some fruit to drop. Fig growers continued preparations for harvest of a second crop. Wine grapes in the Central Valley…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…threat to food crop growers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on an updated environmental impact statement (EIS) that…
Japan to Resume Importing U.S. Wheat
Earlier this month, Japan halted imports of western white and feed wheat from the pacific coast ports after unapproved genetically modified crops were found in an unplanted field in Washington…
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
…growers’ needs and translate these needs into a Farm Bill which will protect growers. The Farm Bill Survey asks farmers to describe their experiences with their crop insurance coverage, Title…
Farm Futures Releases 2017 Planting Intentions
…year’s crop. Growers said they’re considering 84.4 million acres of soybeans for next year, which is one percent higher than this year’s plantings. Lower prices for corn may cause farmers…
Pesticide Initiative Launches Safety Pilot Project
…additional safety protections for farmworkers. The initiative launches a pilot program with leading growers to enhance worker notification through warning signs when pesticides are used in the fields. Additionally, up…
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…said. “Not only did more than 50 people lose their jobs, but growers all over the southern San Joaquin Valley lost a really valuable resource. You don’t have to drive…
Pro Farmer Releases Crop Tour Results
…in Ohio as USDA did with its August survey work. The northwestern portion of the state showed the impacts of too much water in the spring, followed by a dry…
Processing Tomato Production-2016
…is expected to run through mid-October. The 2016 crop has experienced higher disease and pest pressures than last year. In addition, while the drought impact has lessened for some growers,…
Breaking Down Belt Pesticide Ban
…the last moment change one of the variables that significantly impacted their model and it’s responses.” Bayer appealed the decision, but it was upheld with a slight change. Growers and…
Citrus Growers, Packers Discuss Disease Threat
…Program. Hill was one of three speakers who engaged in discussion with growers during a meeting in Visalia. He said he believes citrus growers are facing the reality of the…