…better meet future farm labor needs,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Approval of the Affordable and Secure Food Act will help ensure a…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
According to a recent report, the California wine industry has an impact of $170.5 billion in annual economic activity in the U.S. “The Economic Impact of California Wine” report was…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
A multi-agency agreement seeks to better support the conservation efforts of California’s agriculture stewards. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD), University…
VofV: Carl Casale of Ospraie Ag Science on Doing More With Less
…food with less impact on the environment. “By 2030, half the world’s population is going to be middle class or wealthy and the other half of the population is going…
Consumers Dining Out During Holiday Season
…their stress. 78% said a restaurant gives them an opportunity to socialize with family and/or friends and is a better use of their time than cooking and cleaning up. The…
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
…to help growers and handlers better navigate the industry challenges. Multiple efforts are underway to help build interest in almonds in international markets and increase overall consumption. Rodriguez noted that…
Almond Matters: Fleabane and Marestail Management
…preemergent down prior to the wet weather will be faring better in preventing the weeds from becoming problematic. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll said the weeds…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
…and Diet for Better Health (ASCEND for Better Health). The virtual center is part of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot effort to end cancer as we know it. Agriculture Secretary Tom…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
…Joe Biden is encouraging Congress to act in order to avoid a “potentially crippling” rail strike. Federal officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…faster. That doesn’t mean that you still don’t need the trials of the researchers,” said Marrone. “We’re working through how we actually implement this basically grower-vetted biopesticide program. This is…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
President Joe Biden is encouraging Congress to act in order to avoid a “potentially crippling” rail strike. A variety of industry groups have also been calling for federal intervention to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-29-22
…orchards, the work to better understand fungicide resistance of botrytis in wine grapes and the cost of transitioning to organic. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Recordkeeping rules are being enhanced for entities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL). Groups including the California…