The Almond Board of California is taking virtual learning one step further starting next month. Virtual tailgate sessions will take a deeper dive into tools growers can take advantage of…
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
Through a partnership between the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and Western Growers, a new tool is being made available to make food safety audits safer and more efficient….
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…growers, with China importing more than $8.6 billion worth of fresh fruits and vegetables last year. U.S. barley for processing, along with several forage products can now also be exported…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-25-20
…that’s available to growers to fight powdery mildew and botrytis, and the questions that surround USDA food box contracts. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
Growers have gotten another tool for their toolbox for combatting common grape diseases. The recent rains that have come through California brought a fair amount of moisture to the vineyards…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-22-20
…California avocado producers are benefiting, and how diversification is what’s saving growers right now. Also, find out how USDA’s SECURE Rule is paving the way for agriculture innovation. Tune in…
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…know how to protect ourselves and others with masks, hand washing, and social distancing. Let’s get off the couch and get to work. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Quick and Easy Foods for Kids to Grow at Home
…without soil. Radishes, green beans and peas are also easy-growers. In as little as 3-4 weeks, your young gardeners can feast their eyes on the likes of Microgreens such as…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…‘why aren’t growers and ranchers and dairymen and women doing this?’ said Taylor Roschen, Director of Commodities and Land Use with California Farm Bureau Federation’s Government Affairs Division. “We need…
Almond Update: Getting Closer to Off-ground Harvesting in California
…way. He said at the end of the day, the practice would be extremely beneficial for California growers both economically and sustainably. Listen to Wahlbrink’s full interview. Almond Update: Getting…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are looking at another fungicide treatment for their orchards after the recent storm system brought varying levels of rainfall to…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…issues and how to remedy those problems. So, the need for research is abundantly clear,” said John Aguirre, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). “We’ve got to…
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…those grape growers that are on the ground in areas in the San Joaquin Valley living with glassy-winged sharpshooter, we’re really trying to help them lessen the impact of the…
California Farmers Already ‘Bleeding Cash’ Dealing With Quick Policy Decisions
…with those who will be impacted. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said the paid sick leave and worker’s compensation changes in regards to the coronavirus are good examples of…