Posts By: Western Growers

Madera County Added to Quarantined Psyllid Areas

Yet another area of the state has been quarantined by state agriculture officials after the detection of a single Asian citrus psyllid was discovered in Madera County.  According to a press release issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, (CDFA), a 100–square-mile portion in Madera County has been quarantined.  The border of the ...

Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection Draws Fresno County into List Quarantined Counties

The detection of three Asian citrus psyllids on the border of Tulare and Fresno Counties has prompted California agriculture officials to quarantine approximately 30-square miles in Fresno County.  Fresno had not previously been on the list of counties quarantined in part or in full.  A quarantine is in effect for all of Tulare County.  The ...

Sakata Releases New Varieties for 2015

Following is a list of new varieties available from Sakata Seed in 2015.     Melon Infinite Gold LSL melon has been bred for strong performance and long shelf life, without sacrificing great flavor and fruit quality.  In fact, a third-party sensory analysis panel rated Infinite Gold higher in flavor and quality attributes than the ...

Ready-Set-REPORT!

What’s ahead for you in 2015 to be (or remain) compliant with the Affordable Care Act?  The answer depends on a number of factors including whether your company is an applicable large employer and the number of employees you have. Does the following sound like a recipe for a headache?  Changing your benefits strategy, having ...

The January 2015 WG&S Magazine Will Be Arriving Soon

The January 2015 edition of the WG&S Magazine is in the mail. Here’s a preview of some of the stories you will see:   COVER STORY 2015 Chairman of the Board Vic Smith Takes the Helm   PRESIDENT'S NOTES We are on the Upward Slope of Technological Progress