Deere & Co and United Auto Workers International reached a tentative new contract. The agreement could lead to the end of a worker strike. The deal was announced over the…
Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports
The United States and European Union announced an end to the trade conflict of steel and aluminum tariffs, welcome news for agriculture. The United States will not apply section 232…
New Study Reveals the Dangers of Tree Felling
…according to Penn State researchers who conducted a new study of associated deaths. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration calls logging “the most dangerous occupation in the United States.” The…
VofV: Hands-Free is the Only Way to Be
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…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
…in California.” The coalition is comprised of groups including California Citrus Mutual, Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Fresh Fruit Association, and the Agricultural Council of California. Several lawmakers including…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
…the United States. Lawmakers say the legislation includes new agriculture and food-related criteria for the committee to consider when reviewing transactions that could result in control of a U.S. business…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA),…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
…the coalition at the United Nations Food Systems Summit in September. The goal of the coalition is to recognize the importance of sustainable productivity growth for meeting the food security…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
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…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…crucial for the United States to achieve net zero emissions and address long-standing barriers to entry for socially disadvantaged producers.” The lawmakers point to a recent report which demonstrates the…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
How to plan for bountiful pumpkin harvest next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While some areas in the United States may be experiencing a pumpkin shortage…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and the California Cattle Council, Aubrey Bettencourt explained what that means for water…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
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…
Beat the odds with Atticus
…the Western region, products such as Alterity™ 62.5 WG and Vango™ WG fungicides battle powdery mildew while Zara™ WSB and Inspirato™ 2 F fight off damaging insects. “It’s our ultimate…