…independent growers.” Demand for organic products was there during that time, but availability and shelf space in grocery stores were rather limited. Smith explained that competition among retailers helped to…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Help to Activate Residual Herbicides
…have weeds coming up, growers may need a burndown type of material to accompany a residual herbicide application. This year may require some flexibility when it comes to material selection,…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
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…
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…the negative impact that is having on export potential. “Western Growers is very pleased to see the House overwhelmingly pass H.R. 4996, which will help ensure fairer shipping practices and…
Almond Matters: Addressing Marestail and Fleabane in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers will likely have made their applications to get in front of Marestail and fleabane at this point in the season….
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
The 2021 Almond Conference officially began on Tuesday with a holistic look at the state of the almond industry. Attendees heard from growers, researchers, and other industry members about the…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…Innovation at Western Growers, the education session addressed the question of marketing around sustainable and regenerative practices. Duflock explained that both ‘regenerative’ and ‘sustainable’ have become very popular buzzwords, but…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering western water concerns, NRCS celebrating Healthy Soils Week and…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
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…
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
Walnut blight is one of the many problematic issues that growers face from year to year. In making plans for the coming season, growers will want to keep in mind…
VofV: The Next Wave of AgTech – Plant Probiotics
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…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
During the 2020-2021 crop year, California walnut growers and handlers worked together with the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission to advance the industry in new ways. Growers produced…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months means it is time for growers to get going with preemergence programs. Early control of winter annual weeds…