…banks,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Our growers recognize this and have more than doubled their donations of berries, baby carrots, grapes and…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
…consultation – more meaningful consultation – and more thought given before policies are implemented,” said Dave Puglia, President, and CEO of Western Growers. “There has to be more time to…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…of really predicting whether the market that they think will be there in 90 days, or 120 days, or 150 days, will actually be there,” said Dave Puglia, President and…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…at the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Dave Runsten said in a news release. As a result of the amendment, farmers will now be legally allowed to continually make…
California Cattle Council Seeking Industry Input on Strategic Plan
…minutes or two hours, we’ll appreciate the input,” said Dave Daley, Council Chair. “Anybody who raises cattle – dairy, beef, range, feedlot, traditional producers, non-conventional producers – we want their…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…bring in all the perspectives and collaborate. That’s not an easy thing,” said Ross. “I think Dave Cory said it best, ‘these stakeholder processes are tedious and painful sometimes, but…
Infrastructure Needed for Groundwater Recharge
…funded from Proposition 1. However, smaller investments are also needed to help replenish the water underground. Western Growers Association Executive Vice President Dave Puglia said it would also take voluntary…
Investment Not Happening Where Needed for AgTech
Investment is needed for technologies to develop in agriculture, but currently, those ventures aren’t tackling the real problem. Western Growers Association Executive Vice President Dave Puglia recently talked about the…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…control mites with natural predators. “Actually over the years we have come to make that a standard practice,” General Manager Dave Peck said. “Whether we are growing organic or conventional, we…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
…Manzanita Berry Farms General Manager Dave Peck said his plants are cranking out fruit. Many attendees at the annual Strawberry Field Day hosted by Manzanita Berry Farms, UC Cooperative Extension,…
New California Cattle Council Set to Take Shape
…and Agriculture. “We need to have more resources to tell our story effectively, particularly on issues, I’ll call them live cattle issues,” said Dave Daley, Chair of the Cattle Council…
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…Ayala, Mission, Texas Dave Billings, Irvine, Calif., is appointed to serve a two-year term to fill a seat that has been vacant since February 2018. “The Hass Avocado Board plays…
Bison Association Launches Petition to Stop Buffalo Labeling
…after the National Bison Association learned of a growing number of retail stores carrying water buffalo meat that is labeled only as “Wild Buffalo” or “Free Range Buffalo.” Dave Carter,…
Strawberry Crops Rebound After Freeze Damage
…this time of year,” said Manzanita Berry Farms General Manager Dave Peck. “Strawberries get a little more boost in vigor from cold weather and it could be that freeze gave…