Western Growers food safety scientists Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President, Science & Technology, and Joelle Mosso, Associate Vice President, Science Programs, discuss their perspective and insight when it comes to…
Almond Matters: Disease Management Ahead of Summer
…already completed, growers are preparing disease management programs to combat issues like rust, scab, and Alternaria. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll emphasizes the importance of early…
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…land is being treated as a commodity, as an investment vehicle,” she said. “There are lots of examples of that. If you look at some of the ads that are…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
A mysterious disease has been working its way through the Texas Panhandle, puzzling the agriculture industry. Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller received confirmation from the United States Secretary of…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…a press release. “While we welcome these new easements, we have also made improvements to the program to make it work better and faster for agricultural producers and our conservation…
Consumers Think Food Prices Still Too High
…Images/Shutterstock.com While inflation has eased somewhat, food prices are still high. A study conducted by the University of Illinois and Purdue University asked consumers what type of companies they believe…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
Incentive programs are a vital component to enable farmers to implement new production approaches in their operations. Agricultural exports are trending down from a post-pandemic peak as experts deal with…
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
…Timmins, Communications Manager, to discuss the amazing nature of bees and how they contribute to agriculture. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today…
WRCCA Offering Funding Opportunities to Support the Next Generation of Agronomists
…the scholarships will be honored at the Crop Consultant Conference, providing them with valuable networking opportunities and recognition within the agricultural community. WRCCA is committed to fostering talent and empowering…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…or that chemistry. So typically, growers or the PCA will come up with a tentative program for the season and then as the season goes and there’s weather conditions, rain,…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…from implementing full field sanitation activities. Kelley explained that the two tropical storms in late summer “caused product to stay out in the field a lot longer than it normally…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…has been made with Mexico regarding additional conservation efforts. “This Administration has held strong to its commitment to work with states, Tribes and communities throughout the West to find consensus…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…will spend a significant amount of money over the next few years. He supports the suggestion by House Agriculture Committee Chair Glen “GT” Thompson to spread that spending over ten…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…the Five Points and Lemoore areas. While the disease has the potential to cause economic damage for growers, there are mitigation approaches available. COURTESY: UC ANR “We have azoxystrobin, boscalid,…