…highlighting a variety of subjects important to growers. Almond Board of California (ABC) Chair Alexi Rodriguez said that despite the industry challenges, there are indicators of a positive road ahead….
Almond Matters: Fleabane and Marestail Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, fleabane and marestail are likely to be germinating in orchards after the recent rains. Growers that were able to get a…
California Could Lose Ground in Autonomous Farming Equipment Development
…crops. However, Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation for Western Growers, said that Arizona may be taking the lead when it comes to autonomous equipment. “Arizona has made the decision…
‘Shop Cotton’ Puts Cotton in Holiday Spotlight
…from brands you love.” Cotton Incorporated is a not-for-profit founded in 1970 to support the global cotton industry. It is funded by U.S. cotton growers and importers, and it uses…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
While winegrape acreage has not been reduced to the level that AGG was calling for a few years ago, the shorter crops have helped bring balance to the market. President…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
…(CCA) units, and then also a new one we’re doing this year which is CDFA Irrigation & Nitrogen Management units,” said Hillman. “Growers can go look at the full digital…
VofV: Trimble’s Mike Dentinger on Strategies to Reach the Finish Line with Global Harvest Automation
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…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…on their use and efficacy. “The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology with Dennis Donahue and I have started an initiative to get new biologicals vetted on the farm…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Walnut Blight Top of Mind
…past few years, growers will want to be prepared in the event of increased rainfall in the coming season. “Growers that may be dealing with a history of walnut blight…
Winegrape Market in Balance After Three Short Crops
President of Allied Grape Growers (AGG), Jeff Bitter said that the winegrape market is seeing more of a “stable environment” after three short crops in a row. While acreage has…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…The California companies included in the trade mission include Blue Diamond Growers, California Walnut Commission, The Spirit Guild, Quon Yick International Inc., Mariani Nut Company, Vanilla Saffron Imports, and Cal…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the winegrape market coming back more into balance after 3 harvests, a new…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Western Growers debuting it’s Real Farmers Care’ video for Thanksgiving, the priorities set…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
…surveys that beekeepers are more interested in working with growers and might even give a little bit of a better price to growers who have blooming cover crop in their…