…field and will bring data to growers that they haven’t seen before. Kotula said the company plans to be able to launch the drone with a sling-shot mechanism from the…
Stopping Irrigation for Winter Preps
Another step for preparing young walnut trees for winter is managing irrigation in late summer, and it might be the most important one. Stopping Irrigation for Winter Preps Growers prepping…
Branding Importance in Marketing
Some Central Coast avocado growers created a brand of their own and it’s catching on. Branding is an essential part to any successful business. Branding Importance in Marketing Shanley Farms…
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
…good news for the ag industry, but citrus leaders say the drought is still taking its toll across the state. Growers Still Facing Water Issues Producers across the state are…
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…water year ever, to keep our politicians on point to build more dams and infrastructure to keep California growing. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
Walnut harvest, like many other harvests in the state, came early this year and experts say nitrogen applications need to cease come September as growers prepare trees for winter. Ending…
The California Kitchen: South Western Market Squash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing south western market squash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil 1 Yellow Squash…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…over 22 percent, field crops declined over 36 percent and fruit and nut crops increased 13.16 percent,” said Wright. “Our growers exported 183 commodities in over 20,000 shipments to 101…
Timing of Crop Reports are Misleading
…only track increases and decreases. Some analysts say that growers are doing better than expected due to adoption of efficient systems, and Sanders says their growers also show that trend….
Rain Outlook is Out There for Western Wildfires
It will be awhile before needed rains arrive in areas of the West plagued by wildfire activity. Rain Outlook is Out There for Western Wildfires…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
There are some new voices in agriculture, and they are demanding to be heard. The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag! To the rest of society, the person who…
Concerns About Runoff Potential Grow
…Potential Grow Cooperative Extension San Luis Obispo County Director Mary Bianchi says growers need to start thinking about those possibilities and try to protect some vulnerable areas on their land….
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…not too many dairy farmers are locking in their contract prices yet, as they may sense prices could dip further, said Joel Karlin, commodity manager and market analyst for Western…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…farmers.” Lake County Agricultural Commissioner Steven Hajik said it will be weeks before agricultural loss estimates come in. Most of the county’s commercial agriculture is conducted on the western side…