…of the pressure on agricultural exports. Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlight the importance of an integrated pest management approach. The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced the planned departure of its president, John Aguirre, effective May 31, 2022. He started with the association on June 1, 2010. John…
Multistate Scientists Seek HLB Tolerance
…University of Florida and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service in the search for plants with natural tolerance to HLB. Asian citrus psyllids are responsible for spreading HLB…
Canada Found to Be Unfairly Restricting Dairy Market Access Under USMCA
…concern that Canada’s dairy TRQ measures were impeding dairy market access for U.S. products. By setting aside a significant number of TRQs for Canadian processors, Canada was found to be…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
Federal officials are bolstering efforts to address anticompetitive practices in the agricultural sector. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reiterated their commitment…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
The Port of Oakland is making moves to help relieve some of the pressure on agricultural exports. Issues with container availability and storage capacity have made the export process exceptionally…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…meat and poultry producers. President Biden is meeting virtually with farmers, ranchers, and independent processors to hear industry concerns. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Attorney General…
Week in Review: Citrus Expectations Drop and New 2022 Wage Rules
…Several agricultural groups recently met with state officials to highlight some of the concerns related to a potential zero-emission forklift regulation. All of the top agricultural news can be found…
Concerns About Proposal to Replace Forklifts With Zero-Emission Equipment
…and were aware. One of them is the rough terrain forklift,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “Another one is, ag is different than…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…Louie Brown will be providing a California update, and Tess Dunham will be reviewing water quality in agriculture. David Guy of the Northern California Water Association will give an outlook…
VofV: Intersection of Ag and Tech – Emerging Trends in 2022
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…again was the number one agricultural county in the United States for agricultural production,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen. “It’s really because of the incredible diversity of…
Wage and Overtime Changes to Be Mindful of Heading into 2022
With a new year about to start, it is important for agricultural employers to be aware of all the new regulations that will come into effect. Director of Government and…