…expenditures in the United States are estimated at $481.9 billion for 2023. That marks a 6.5 percent increase from 2022. Feed, livestock, poultry, and related expenses, farm services, and labor…
Ag Groups Encourage U.S. Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Challenges
…so the investigation’s claims “are without merit.” Members of Congress have also voiced their concerns in a letter sent to the Colombian Ambassador to the United States. The lawmakers stress…
Voices of the Valley: Cantaloupe 411 with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce
…episode, we slice into everything you wanted to know about melons with Western Growers’ Michelle Rivera and Julia Nellis and special guest Garrett Patricio, President of Westside Produce and melon…
USDA Discrimination Payments
…and resources needed to continue to be successful and providing the United States and the world with food, fiber and fuel as many of them have done for generations.” Financial…
Western Wildfires Increase
…off 2 rather wet years in the western United States. Really wet two years ago. Moderately wet last winter. But that doesn’t mean that the region is immune from wildfires….
Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Amidst Constitutionality Questions
A recent court decision has granted Wonderful Nurseries a preliminary injunction to stop the bargaining process with the United Farm Workers (UFW) union, raising significant constitutional concerns about California’s “Card…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…At the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf shared his experience with biologicals in agriculture. Western United Dairies and the Almond Alliance…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…of businesses, community groups, and farm bureaus. The Sonoma United – No on J campaign has also been launched to oppose the ballot measure. Sponsored by Western United Dairies, the…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
Western United Dairies and the Almond Alliance have helped to secure the passage of the legislation placing a new bond measure on the ballot in November. The Legislature passed SB…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, western states’ payroll costs are outpacing increases in farm sales, and funding opportunities…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
…have prevented workers from receiving much of that total. Organizations that represent employers have been working tirelessly for several years to bring reforms to PAGA. COURTESY: Western Growers “This will…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…small family farms and the movement of agricultural production away from California,” Western Growers Association President & CEO, Dave Puglia said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom for…
Importance of a Pollinator Garden
…wellbeing of pollinator populations. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Sponsored…