…being awarded through the SCBGP. USDA has invested more than $953 million through the SCBGP since 2006. More than 11,000 projects supported through the program have helped specialty crop growers…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
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…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…actually put in economic benefits to get the return on investment,” said Roots. “It’s really nice to have a two-page summarized document, especially to hand out to growers that might…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
…You know, as you look at the farm and how fuel intense our farming industry is, I think it gives growers a great opportunity to lock in their bottom dollar…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
…growers are making the best of it. Tomato growers dealing with branched broomrape are likely to have another mitigation strategy available to them for the next cropping season. Table grape…
VofV: En Solucion and Seeking the Food Safety Holy Grail
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…
Almond Update: Registration Open for the 2022 Almond Conference
…but this year’s event will provide a substantial amount of content. “The Wednesday general sessions will essentially be kind of a marketing focus toward growers. We really want to give…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton growers are making the best of it. Back in April, preliminary estimates were for cotton acreage to increase by…
Shift in Table Grape Growing from Traditional Cultivars to Licensed Varieties
Table grape production in California demonstrates how breeding innovations keep the industry moving forward. Senior Fresh Produce Analyst for RaboResearch, David Magaña said that growers have been shifting away from…
New Mitigation Strategy for Broomrape is Expected for Next Cropping Year
Tomato growers dealing with branched broomrape are likely to have another mitigation strategy available to them for the next cropping season. The weed has been appearing more frequently over the…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…construction of water projects. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia described the plan as “bold and comprehensive,” highlighting the dire situation farmers are facing due to water insecurity. “The…
AgTechX Food Safety Technology Event at Reedley College August 18
A food safety technology event is coming up next week in Reedley. Hosted by Western Growers, the Center for Produce Safety, and the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture,…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…Waycott. “Then we have two new alternates. We have Kelli Evans from Blue Diamond Growers who’s representing them, and then Katie Staack from Grizzly Nut who’s representing her company and…