…on California’s freight crisis, followed by Dave Puglia of Western Growers sharing policy perspectives and urgent calls for reform. Don’t miss today’s candid and critical conversations. Listen to previous AgNet…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…a segment not to miss! We wrap up the hour with Dave Puglia, President of Western Growers Association, who discusses California’s ongoing water issues and how international trade policy is…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…is more important than ever. But that’s just the beginning! We also feature a powerful interview with Dave Puglia, President of the Western Growers Association. Dave explains how specialty crops…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
…and input resources. Dave Puglia President, CEO-Western Growers Association “Freight is expensive,” Puglia acknowledged. “It’s a vexing problem—just like gasoline, diesel, and trucking.” These escalating costs, he explained, are part…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…due to recurring drought cycles and stringent water restrictions. Dave Puglia, President and CEO of the Western Growers Association, highlights the urgent need for a multifaceted approach to address the…
CDFA/OARS Allocates Grants Aimed at Reducing Methane Emissions
San Joaquin Valley, CA: A Corcoran Dairy Dave English photographer/Chris English, Wikimedia Commons image The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (CDFA/OARS) has allocated…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…waste responsibly. Lorrie talks with Dave Booher, senior vice president of sales at My Land, who discussed the company’s unique soil health approach using live, native microalgae to improve soil…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…these challenges have broader policy consequences, potentially influencing future farm bill debates. Economic impacts are also highlighted. Dave Juday, Executive Advisor to The Directions Group and lead economist for the…
Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Amidst Constitutionality Questions
…becomes effective to challenge the certification (which Wonderful credibly contends is erroneous), is largely irreparable.” Western Growers President Dave Puglia praised the ruling, stating, “this decision hopefully signals a forthcoming…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…Summit, indicating a strong interest in understanding biologicals and how to use them. Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers said that the agriculture industry is attempting to expedite…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
…constitute the only significant reform of the Private Attorneys General Act of California since it was passed in 2004,” said Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers. “Having a…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…small family farms and the movement of agricultural production away from California,” Western Growers Association President & CEO, Dave Puglia said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom for…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
…of government affairs Dave Salmonsen says early indications are Sheinbaum will continue the status quo in farm trade. “Now, she has said, immediately after being elected, she wants to continue…
Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…provide our specialty crop growers with opportunities for food safety research, workforce development and water supply innovation,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “To…