…welcomed Dave Roberts of R7 Enterprises, a diversified grower in Woodlake farming cherries, citrus, lemons, pomegranates, Asian pears, avocados, and more. His message was clear: California farmers are doing everything…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
Out on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley near Woodlake, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a generational commitment. In a powerful Ag Meter conversation, Dave Roberts…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…to be.” GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation The Birth of GUSS Founded by Dave Crinklaw, a veteran of over 40 years in the commercial spray business, GUSS…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…System), now a John Deere company based in Kingsburg. Thompson, who grew up in the dairy industry, described how GUSS was born from necessity. “The CEO, Dave Crinklaw, couldn’t find…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…on California’s freight crisis, followed by Dave Puglia of Western Growers sharing policy perspectives and urgent calls for reform. Don’t miss today’s candid and critical conversations. Listen to previous AgNet…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…a segment not to miss! We wrap up the hour with Dave Puglia, President of Western Growers Association, who discusses California’s ongoing water issues and how international trade policy is…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-02-25
…is more important than ever. But that’s just the beginning! We also feature a powerful interview with Dave Puglia, President of the Western Growers Association. Dave explains how specialty crops…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
…and input resources. Dave Puglia President, CEO-Western Growers Association “Freight is expensive,” Puglia acknowledged. “It’s a vexing problem—just like gasoline, diesel, and trucking.” These escalating costs, he explained, are part…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…due to recurring drought cycles and stringent water restrictions. Dave Puglia, President and CEO of the Western Growers Association, highlights the urgent need for a multifaceted approach to address the…
CDFA/OARS Allocates Grants Aimed at Reducing Methane Emissions
San Joaquin Valley, CA: A Corcoran Dairy Dave English photographer/Chris English, Wikimedia Commons image The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (CDFA/OARS) has allocated…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…waste responsibly. Lorrie talks with Dave Booher, senior vice president of sales at My Land, who discussed the company’s unique soil health approach using live, native microalgae to improve soil…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…these challenges have broader policy consequences, potentially influencing future farm bill debates. Economic impacts are also highlighted. Dave Juday, Executive Advisor to The Directions Group and lead economist for the…
Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Amidst Constitutionality Questions
…becomes effective to challenge the certification (which Wonderful credibly contends is erroneous), is largely irreparable.” Western Growers President Dave Puglia praised the ruling, stating, “this decision hopefully signals a forthcoming…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…Summit, indicating a strong interest in understanding biologicals and how to use them. Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers said that the agriculture industry is attempting to expedite…