The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $138 million from the Inflation Reduction Act into 138 new climate-smart conservation easements. These easements, as part of the Agricultural Conservation…
Water Allocation Doubles for the State Water Project
The water allocation for the State Water Project (SWP) has doubled as a result of the storm systems that came through California in February. The forecasted allocation has been increased…
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Katie Chiapuzio, Director of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, joins Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, and Kara…
WRCCA Offering Funding Opportunities to Support the Next Generation of Agronomists
Western Region Certified Crop Advisors (WRCCA) is offering scholarships to students who plan to enter the agricultural workforce. A total of four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduates. “Those…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought to you by Corteva. View more of the Fungicide Resistance Management Minute Importance of Fungicides Preventing Blight How to Implement Integrated Disease Management Strategies…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
The 2023 crop year was a difficult one for growers, largely due to pest damage. Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a particularly difficult pest to manage, which resulted in high levels…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
As part of the efforts to address the ongoing drought impacts on the Colorado River System, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation has unveiled a final plan outlined…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
The RMA is making it easier for specialty crop growers to find crop insurance agents. The Risk Management Agency says finding the right risk management tools for specialty crops and…
Westlands Water District Surpasses Groundwater Recharge Goal
Westlands Water District has surpassed its goal for groundwater recharge over the last 12 months. The District has successfully recharged 380,000 acre-feet of surface water into its aquifers since March…
USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Hass Avocado Board to fill eight seats that are set to expire on October 31. Seats include four for domestic…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
A coalition of 30 U.S. House members is encouraging the House Agriculture Committee to prioritize federal support for specialty crop mechanization research in the 2024 Farm Bill. The bipartisan effort…
Egg Prices Climbing Again
Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay After several months of declines, retail egg prices are climbing again. Gary Crawford has more on This Land of Ours. Listen to USDA Gary Crawford’s…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
The presence of Ascochyta blight was confirmed in garbanzo bean fields in the Central Valley last month. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Advisor, Nick Clark said the discovery was made in…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed…