Pistachio shipments are up over last year, even as the industry deals with logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data…
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
…fungi below ground?” Taking a targeted approach with biologicals can provide a better experience for growers who may still be unsure about biological materials. Wyant explained that in his experience,…
Nominate an Ally for Agriculture
…food security,” explained Alan Kennedy, Western Regional Manager for UPL. “We just think it’s a good thing to recognize them, especially coming out of a COVID environment where we really…
VofV: Don Cameron on How Innovation and Automation Can Boost California 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…
Almond Matters: Scouting for Summer Diseases in Orchards
…growers but are more dependent on rain events to become a significant issue for growers. Burkdoll said the biggest thing is performing diligent scouting to be aware of what is…
Coalition Calls for Food Safety and Nutrition Enhancements at FDA
…with its many stakeholders.” Signatories of the letter include Western Growers, International Fresh Produce Association, Environmental Working Group, and National Association of Chemical Distributors. The coalition is also encouraging more…
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
…the summer months. UPL Technical Service Manager Emily Smith said growers and pest control advisors will want to be diligent in their monitoring efforts. “Mites typically start to become an…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
…development of IPM software to help pistachio growers make more informed decisions for pesticide applications. Dr. Ian Grettenberger will be leading two projects evaluating new pest management approaches. One project…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
…of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars…
Finding Trends in Food Production
…the 13 trends outlined in the whitepaper define a new way of doing business that will help growers produce more with less. The 13 trends outlined in The Future of…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
…There were growers whose fruit was not picked. At the same time, growers’ costs were skyrocketing. The final shipments for the 2020–21 Navel orange season occurred in week 33 (week…
Add Years to Your Life Eating the Right Diet
…from the Global Burden of Disease study, and life table methodology. It showed that life expectancy gains for prolonged changes from the typical Western diet to optimized diets could translate…
Continued Ag Export Challenges: ‘We Need a Meeting with Carriers’
…the letter include California Farm Bureau, Western Growers Association, National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Western United Dairies, and the California Walnut Handlers Alliance. The groups acknowledge the…
Almond Update: Every Vote is Important in ABC Election
…independent handler position, as well as alternate seats for the positions. Ballots and instructions have been sent out to independent growers and handlers. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor…