…pest risk perspective, this plant may be safely grown and used in breeding in the United States. Using genes from the common garden snapdragon, the scientists enhanced the tomato’s level…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
…former Senior Vice President of Science, Technology & Strategic Planning at Western Growers, who passed away in August. Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia, Secretary of the California Department…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Western Growers focusing on the water crisis with short docuseries, taking a methodical…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
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…
‘Very Pleased’ with Overall California Avocado Season
…next season and ‘hope springs eternal’ I think is the saying. Obviously like the rest of California and the western states, we are all very hopeful that we’ll see significant…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western ag groups seeking quick action for IRA water conservation funding, peach production…
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
…the President of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The White House Monday announced the date for its Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health….
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
…share their experiences and help accelerate the adoption of climate-positive practices. Farmers and ranchers in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Spain, the United Kingdom, and…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…Camille Touton, the coalition details the ominous water conditions in the Western U.S. The groups expressed appreciation for the $4 billion that has been allocated for drought response in the…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…in the East to western bark beetles and other pests in the West. Climate change has led to more extreme weather and less available water for agriculture. At the same…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
COURTESY: CFFA Past CFFA Chairman Kevin Herman talks with U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton, and Congressman Jim Costa. United States Interior Secretary Deb…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
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…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-25-22
…in almond fields. CA-CRaFT grower applications are now available and western hot weather and wildfire activity. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…County Farm Bureau, and Western Agricultural Processors Association were among those who provided comments during the session. Several farmers also spoke about the need to adjust the language in the…