…being offered by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). Benefits being offered under the new program are designed to help growers maintain cover crops in their operations, in the face of…
Successful Rice Planting Season Despite Drop in Acreage
COURTESY: CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION Rice planting season has just wrapped up for California growers. Although there was a significant decline in rice acreage planted this year, planting season went off…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…virus has overcome the resistant qualities of the SW5 gene. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said they need assistance from growers to identify potential solutions….
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry, as growers and shippers struggle to keep up with demand. Several industry leaders recently…
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…and the difficult decisions that are going to be made. She understood that we as growers feel that the state has a significant role to play,” LeMay explained. “They can’t…
Almond Update: Second Flight of NOW Expected to Be Substantial
…may have allowed many overwintering larvae to survive. Trap counts have generally declined in recent weeks after significant levels were seen initially. Miller said that growers will want to be…
MSOB: Improving Soil Health Supports Beneficial Nematodes
Nematodes are everywhere, and growers are most familiar with parasitic nematodes that create significant damage in cropping systems. However, Post-Doctoral Researcher with Oregon State University, Ashley Shaw said that certain…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…Western Growers, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. “We write to express our significant concerns about legislative proposals that would jeopardize the viability of the family-owned businesses…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…crop year. However, as this crop continues to flourish, citrus growers would be remiss not to recognize the dangerous pest and disease which continues to loom over the industry, threatening…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry. The lack of availability is causing concern within the industry, as growers and shippers…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
U.S. officials are moving forward in addressing a dairy dispute related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A dispute settlement panel has been requested and established to review actions taken by…
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. Researchers have hypothesized that applications of nematicides in fields with…
Health Bite: Calories 101
What kind of energy can you put in your mouth? Any guesses?… It’s a calorie! Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite. Today we’re doing a crash…