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 Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, a critical factor in effective pest management is achieving good application coverage. With hull split closing in, growers are busy getting…
Growers Frustrated with EPA Regarding Pesticide Impacts
…down on the final evaluations. American Soybean Association President Brad Doyle says, “Growers have, time and again, pointed EPA to real-world data to improve their endangered species assessments, and the…
MSOB: Biological Industry Continues ‘Tremendous Growth’
…the world of biologicals that are hopefully adding tools to the grower’s toolbox,” Jones noted. Listen to the full episode with Keith Jones below. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “I thank the Administration for its support and swift enactment of OSRA, and I look forward to similarly…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-16-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the issues homeless campsites can bring to growers, the optimism for positive movement…
VofV: Space AG and the Secret to Producing More Food with Less Effort
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 Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…to see product move.” The joint partnership includes Blue Diamond Growers, Union Pacific Railroad, ocean carriers, west coast ports, and other logistic leaders. The Central Valley Ramp to the Port…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
…of the letter include the California Fresh Fruit Association, Western Agricultural Processors Association, Western Growers, and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The groups emphasize the need to incorporate new…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
Biological control practices are widely used in farming systems; however, adoption has been relatively slow. UAV-IQ Co-founder and Business Development Manager, Thomas Grandperrin said that drones offer growers an opportunity…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…office. Other groups that have expressed support for the nomination include the U.S. Grains Council, Farmers for Free Trade, U.S. Apple Association, U.S. Wheat Associates, National Association of Wheat Growers,…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…been especially responsive to the program, accounting for 72 percent of all awardees last year with 143 new almond growers participating. California growers planted more than 12,580 acres of cover…
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, navel orangeworm (NOW) monitoring is well underway as growers see hull split on the horizon. High levels of NOW moths are…
Celebrate Avocados in June
…June as the official California Avocado Month and they continue the tradition this year. Avocados are grown by about 3000 California growers primarily with Groves from San Diego to Monterey….