…Jim Costa from California has been another contender for the position. “I’d like to congratulate Chairman Scott on this historic achievement as the first African American to chair the House…
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
The Virtual 2020 Almond Conference is next week and the Almond Board of California has confirmed some well-known and highly respected names to headline their general sessions. ABC’s Senior Director…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
…Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “That is something that should take away some concern and uncertainty that would have been facing many family farming…
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are working on making all the necessary 2021 crop preparations. Taking appropriate action early in the season can mitigate the…
Low Initial Water Allocation Released for State Water Project Again
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced the initial water allocation for the State Water Project (SWP). It has been a slow start to the beginning of the…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…by several industry groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers Association, and the California Association of Pest Control Advisors. The Western Agricultural Processors Association, California Citrus Mutual, Almond…
Prop 15 Failure Fueled by Rural Counties
…prop failed in the November election by almost 4 percent. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said there wasn’t a lot on the ballot this year that concerned agriculture,…
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
…for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is approaching. That deadline is December the 11th,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “So any…
OGS Grower Roundtable Coming Up Next Week
…this will be Dave Puglia, who is the President and CEO of Western Growers Association. So, in many ways we feel we have the ‘Dream Team’ if you will as…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Bacillus thuringiensis, Commonly Known But How Does Bt Work
Bacillus thuringiensis, more commonly known as Bt, maybe the most widely known biological in the industry. It’s used in several products that growers are familiar with to help control many…
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
…80,000 acre-feet of water. The Sierra Club, California Native Plant Society, Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the River have sued the Del Puerto Water District (DPWD) for approving…
Beet Curly Top Virus in Tomatoes Somewhat Manageable in 2020
It appears that beet curly top virus in tomatoes was somewhat manageable for California growers in 2020. Vegetable crops Farm Advisor for Fresno County, Tom Turini explained that the virus…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
…California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) issued a release stating that the 2020 questionnaire may be more difficult for processors due to the number of wildfires in the state and…
FarmLink Project Helps Farmers Get Food to Those in Need
…Kanoff. “We started by just literally connecting those farms that had the excess and bringing it to food banks in need.” The non-profit project originated in California and is now…