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…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Pest Infestations with Dormant Sprays
…application of an insect growth regulator can help manage populations and limit the number of insects emerging in the spring. As with any material application, growers will want to time…
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…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlights the importance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Many growers in California and Arizona have been reporting difficulty in…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
…evident in the number of registrations. “We had just over 3,300 attendees. Then of those attendees, we had about 884 growers/handlers,” Bailey explained. “That number is always so important to…
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
The California Rice Commission (CRC) and UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will be hosting a series of rice grower events in January. The industry meetings are designed to help growers stay…
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
…ability for growers to export their goods. The crop report shows that almonds were the most exported crop in 2020, making up 25 percent of all agricultural exports from Fresno…
Potential Amendments to Conservation Management Practices
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is proposing amendments to Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained the…
Citrus Production Benefits from Rain and Cooler Temperatures
…by producers. “This rain is just perfect at this point in time. Hopefully, it will improve allocations and provide a little bit more certainty and clarity for growers as we…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation and Officials Want Answers on Port Problems
…industry built on relationships and working relationships between educational institutions, growers, and private companies have been a pillar for advancement. Despite overcoming many of the challenges, there was still some…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…regional approach to program administration. The new team members who will be working with potential and existing partners include Patrick Lewis, who will be covering the western states including California…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
There is a sense of industry optimism as 2021 comes to a close. Despite several challenges related to COVID and logistical complications, almond growers have endured. Overall, the almond industry…