…such as citrus and melons,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Not only does the Colorado River supply the water and power needs of…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…devastating pest for several crops including strawberries, cherries, grapes, and peaches. Walton noted that even with certain management techniques, growers can still be looking at a farmgate value loss of…
VofV: Grimmway Farms’ Jeff Morrison on Using Business Acumen to Direct Agtech Investments
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…
Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives
…potential of Congress providing additional funding support for disaster assistance, which could help growers mitigate losses from freeze damage. “Our growers are really going to be feeling the impact with…
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…rot issues or degradation of fruit quality in their vineyards. “For most growers, at this point in the season, mildew is no longer a concern, but rather now our focus…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-08-22
…vineyards and the new fungicide option that’s available to vegetable growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
…to protect American poultry growers from abuses and enhance competitiveness in U.S. livestock and poultry markets. Information is included in the webinar to instruct anyone who wishes to comment but…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…Washington representative for the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers. He highlights the economic importance of this critical industry. “America’s sugar industry supports family farms, good jobs, and communities across the…
Almond Update: Less Than a Month Left to Apply for Seeds for Bees
Producers have just about a month left to submit an application for the Seeds for Bees program. Cover crop seeds are distributed to growers to help provide additional habitat for…
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
…Oil Producers Association (AOOPA), North American Olive Oil Association, and Deoleo, the world’s largest producer. A mandatory standard would provide a more even playing field for growers, producers, and bottlers…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…Johnson said that their BioUnite program can help growers navigate some of the uncertainty when it comes to combining biological products with synthetic chemistries. “The question arises, ‘well which synthetics…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
…the point that political action requires funding support and coordination. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said that it was an important factor to consider. Puglia explained that it…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…of Economics and Policy Analysis American Sugar Alliance “We know that rising input costs and inflation are top of mind for our growers right now. High prices for fertilizer, fuel,…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…the United States.” Colorado Department of Agriculture Commissioner, Kate Greenberg, was one of the witnesses. She explained some of the difficulties growers in her state have faced. “The 2018 Farm…