…with the positive water outlook for growers this year, cotton acreage is taking a big hit. Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. Subscribe…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…requirements. Tools available through CASP also help growers calculate nitrogen needs and orchard irrigation scheduling. Devol said they recommend that growers update their practices in the CASP system every three…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…the actual costs organic dairies are facing.” Lia Sieler, Executive Director of Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance, said: “We welcome the monetary resources allocated to dairy farmers through ODMAP with…
VofV: Rabo Research’s David Magaña on a Global Approach to Consumer Desires
…consumers. 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….
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-23-23
…prices for watermelon growers, highlights from the House Forestry hearing, and another Voices of the Valley on global markets for specialty crops. Tune in to the show for these news…
‘Several Things to Overcome’ with Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
…least $50 million in annual revenue will be required to use zero-emission vehicles. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained that the rule will significantly…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-22-23
…Wildfire hearing, and the top Farm Bill issues being requested from US cotton growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Chickweed Management Questions Raised by Resistance Concerns
…said they have enlisted the help of a graduate student to determine how widespread the issue is. Samples will be collected from other fields where growers are struggling with chickweed…
Mango Industry Seeing Unprecedented Growth
…Mango volume for the past three weeks has topped the charts at 4.4M, 5.1M and 4.6M boxes per week. The National Mango Board has engaged its growers, importers, and retailers…
Week in Review: Budget Sees Ups and Downs & Recharging Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…groundwater recharge basins. Citrus thrips are one of the most concerning pests for growers in the Central Valley, feeding on young fruit that results in scarring damage. H.R. 2, the…
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
Even with the positive water outlook for growers this year, cotton acreage is taking a big hit. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
…initiative to support growers and applicators in accomplishing this important goal. Growing Matters is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to scientific discourse on the stewardship, benefits and alternatives…
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…state during the last couple of years. So that’s very favorable for this crop maturing to its full potential.” The last few years have been a challenge for growers. High…
Socially Disadvantaged Farms Concentrated in South and West
…shows socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be more concentrated in southern and western regions of the country. USDA defines socially disadvantaged farmers as those belonging to groups subject…