…failure to consider real-world usage data in the analysis conducted as part of the Endangered Species Act could limit growers’ ability to protect their crops from pests, protect their livelihoods,…
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…
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 &…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the stark contrast between 2020 and 2021 for winegrape…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…contract growers were left out and worked with lawmakers and the administration to ensure all farmers’ voices were being heard,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a…
Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers
…BMPs will continue to be updated to provide growers with the most valuable information possible. “Cover cropping is one tool for growers to use within a suite of practices and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-26-21
…that are available for growers, resources to help growers manage debt and details on funding for California projects if the Infrastructure and Jobs Act gets passed next month. Tune in…
Study Finds Genetics Rather Than Environment Are Source of THC Levels in Hemp
…reducing some risk for growers. Senior author of the study and professor in the horticulture section of the School of Integrative Plant Science in the College of Agriculture and Life…
Joining U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Is Easy and Provides Industry Benefits
…this is not about asking our growers to do something different. This is asking them to simply document the practices that they are doing so that it can be aggregated…
Italian Eggplant Varieties to Grow on the Farm or Garden
…Jaylo’ is one of the best Italian eggplant cultivars for greenhouse growers. ‘Dancer’ has semi-cylindrical fruits that are up to 8-inches long and 4-inches wide. These eggplants are mild, not…
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…
Week in Review: HLB Quarantine Expands & New Preharvest Testing for Leafy Greens
…Agreement Board recently adopted preharvest testing requirements for members. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited California, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges…