…years have been strengthened or maintained by the House Committee bill, and we thank the Committee for its work,” said Western Growers’ President and CEO Tom Nassif, a co-chair of…
United Fresh Convention Draws Thousands
Thousands of growers, producers, shippers, and others in the ag industry from around the nation, and even around the world, are in San Diego for the United Fresh 2013 convention….
Labor and Immigration Reform Forum
…bill. Barry Bedwell, president of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League was one of the three speakers on the panel. He said there are ways for growers and the…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…growers. This and other issues will be hashed out when the full House and Senate take up their bills and then again when the chambers come together to negotiate a…
Northern California Field Day
Growers have the opportunity to learn about topics like bee health and availability, advances in irrigation technology and gopher control at a field day coming up this week. A number…
California Ag Leader Passes
…a raisin and wine grape grower and a founding member of the Allied Grape Growers. In fact, he served as its first president – a position he held for 36…
CA Snowpack Very Low, Dry Year Ahead
…the state. The federal water project says the Lake Shasta reservoir looks better. That reservoir, which mainly helps provide water to growers in Central California, is at nearly 85 percent….
Signal Word Change for Vulcan Insecticide
A wording change approved by the EPA can mean a difference in insecticide use for growers. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The Environmental Protection Agency…
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a signal word change for MANA’s Vulcan insecticide label. Hear the complete interview with MANA’s Western Region Marketing Leader, John Descary. Click to open…
Ruling May Change California Raisin Marketing
…15 years ago under the state’s Marketing Act. The growers claimed the board did not meet the legal requirements when it was formed. The judge agreed with the growers, stating…
Growers Tell Lawmakers about Labor Shortages
…lawmakers there are already problems for growers. She said growers are forced to leave produce in the fields because of the labor shortages. Some did tell lawmakers they’re encouraged by…
New App to Report Invasive Pests
There’s a new high-tech way for growers to report invasive pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is introducing…
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…The Agricultural Issues Center at U-C Davis is hosting a day-long workshop about the Farm Bill and what it means for western agriculture. The university promises insightful presentations and in-depth…
Weather Causing Problems in Other Areas
…But that’s not the case for other parts of the nation, and it’s causing problems for plenty of growers. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….