Several members of Congress are asking President Biden to declare a drought disaster in the western United States as record temperatures and wildfires hit several states hard. Democrats Joe Neguse…
Hopes That Dry Year Will Prompt Action on Water Management and Storage
There is hope that the unfortunate conditions of California’s water supply this year will prompt decisive action on water management and storage. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
…up to 50 feet tall. In the United States, outside specimens typically grow to about 20 feet tall. Indoors, they’re limited to about 10 feet tall. Fiddle Leaf Figs have…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…legislation. Several agricultural groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), Western Growers, and the California Fresh Fruit Association have voiced opposition to the bill. “The fact is that there…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
A recent event in Reedley brought industry members together to go over the need for skilled labor in the agricultural sector. Hosted by the Western Growers Center for Innovation &…
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
…Mangosteen is also known as the Queen of tropical fruits. It’s native in many countries, but in the United States, you will find it in Florida and Hawaii. It has…
First Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Found in Washington State
…to the nest. Entomologists will now develop their plans to eradicate the nest, happening this week. Asian giant hornets, also known as murder hornets, are not native to the United…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
Pacific Gas & Electric has recently submitted its 2023-2026 Phase One General Rate Case which proposes a significant upsurge in energy rates. A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…to small dairies in Vermont and across the country, just as he told me he would when we spoke earlier in the summer. This will help to make up for…
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
…of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said agriculture is not in a position to take on added energy costs. “To people who are paying the highest electric rates…
FSA Programs Offer Assistance to Drought-Impacted Producers
There are a handful of programs and resources available to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by drought conditions. Programs and resources are offered through the United States Department…
Collecting Data for County Crop and Livestock Reports
…data is collected from growers, processors and the United States Department of Agriculture National Agriculture Statistic Service. Tucker explains the collaboration is needed to cover all areas of data including…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…ongoing West Coast port crisis and skyrocketing shipping costs are diminishing their opportunity to do so,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “The Ocean…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. The new position of Director of Sustainability has been…