…shows socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be more concentrated in southern and western regions of the country. USDA defines socially disadvantaged farmers as those belonging to groups subject…
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
…with grower input to ensure value, usability and return. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…the organization said in a press release. Members of the AWC include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, International Fresh Produce Association, and Western Growers. The group notes…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
…agriculture, Ross said it provides a great opportunity to attract young people to ag. “Especially with programs like what Western Growers has been doing this last year, to really showcase…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…growers will want to reduce the frequency of applications. As growers treat more than once, alternating chemistries will be important to help delay resistance development in thrip populations. “Some of…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
…and the western United States should also increase electricity generated from hydropower during the coming months. EIA expects U.S. retail electricity costs will remain higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Peterson Traps helping almond growers skip hull spray for NOW, new leadership for…
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
…the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…time for broadcasting Esteem ant bait. You can put it out in mounds, or you can broadcast it. I think the broadcasting is probably more effective.” Growers will also want…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
…year after multiple reports from growers and pest control advisors (PCAs) indicated a problem. Seeds were collected and tested against multiple different ALS-inhibitor herbicides. “We did it a total of…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…million in projects goes to programs for specialty crop growers, as it’s intended to. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program Sabrina Halvorson National…
New Strawberry Variety UC Eclipse Outperforming Portola
…Glenn Cole with the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program said that growers are excited about the potential of the latest variety. “This UC Eclipse has really performed excellently, outperforming Portola…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
Spring is a vital time for protecting pollinators. and the BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers keep these important insects protected.. The coalition says when choosing crop…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Kat Cammack
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joins host Sabrina Halvorson this week for a discussion on protecting seasonal and perishable produce growers in trade deals, controlling government regulations with the REINS Act,…