…with each offering different types of opportunities for growers. “We’re really looking to make it easy for growers to connect in one place with all of these different agencies. Many…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-12-22
…development of bio having regulatory benefits but also facing challenges, and growers battling resistance in alfalfa weevil management. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
VofV: Jack Vessey on the Pressing Need to Implement Technology in Desert Agriculture
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: Development of Biologicals Increasing, But Adoption Could Improve
…incent farmers for example, to try new biological approaches.” With high costs of production, it can discourage growers from attempting new production approaches. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Report on Specialty Crops in USDA Programs
…crop growers had fewer tools for managing risk than growers of major field crops like corn and soybeans. However, since 1994, several provisions in successive Farm Bills expanded U.S. Department…
Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains
…concern among PCAs and growers is ALS-inhibitors. Clark said they agreed that it was a “suspicious occurrence” after assessing production records from where these issues were occurring. Based on the…
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
…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…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…heart of his greatest political objective and accomplishment: the right of farmworkers to a state-supervised secret ballot election,” said Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia. “Chavez fought for passage…
Almond Update: Keeping Trees Safe from Fungal Pathogens
There are 26 fungal species that can create problems for growers. Fungal pathogens such as Botryosphaeria, Ceratocystis, Diaporthe, Eutypa, and Phytophthora cause gumming and dieback in trees. Florent Trouillas, UCCE…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…and citrus whitefly are all anecdotally known in other parts of the world to spread this virus. So, we’re working very closely with growers, so they understand and are keeping…
VofV: Linking Small Farmers and Scientists on the International Stage
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…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…about $12 billion to about $21 billion in 2020, not accounting for inflation. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) highlights recent changes in growers’ use of the Noninsured…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain; however, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. While earlier season pumpkins seem to…
Cotton Acreage in California Increases 17 Percent for 2022
Final mapped California cotton acreage numbers have been announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Despite the lack of water, growers have planted more cotton this year. Final…