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Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…programs to help growers adapt to the regulation. “There’s new funding available for fleet expansion. This is to add to the existing fleet of chipping equipment,” said Roseman. “This is…
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
Western Growers (WG) and S2G Ventures are now accepting applications for the 2021 AgSharks Competition. The fourth-annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups access to produce leaders and funding to…
VofV: Rise of the City Bee -Building Urban Bee Farms
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…
Grower Enrollment Webinars Available for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
A series of live webinars are scheduled over the coming weeks to assist growers with enrolling in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The next webinar in the series is scheduled…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-24-21
…scouting resources are being made available to citrus growers for free, and we go over some of the ways that dairy and livestock producers can positively impact climate change. Tune…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
…fruits and vegetables. The bill would require USDA to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables to community organizations like schools, food pantries,…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…616. UFW has indicated its intention to now direct the march towards the French Laundry restaurant in an attempt to meet with the governor. Western Growers President and CEO Dave…
Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets
…if they will participate, with only eight percent saying the current incentive levels are enough to gain grower interest. The majority of retailers surveyed manage their grower’s digital data and…
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
…sessions that included community groups, regulatory agencies, growers, and regulated industries, another series of outreach events will be hosted. Over the coming months, DPR will be putting on a series…
Reducing Irrigation Achieves Same Quality and Yield in Winegrape Research
New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal areas of California. Lead author of a research paper that was recently published, Kaan…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety. The October 4 webinar will focus on cost effective almond IPM practices with short segments related to…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…Federation, Western Growers, the Association of California Water Agencies, and the Family Farm Alliance. The coalition also points out that increased federal investment to improve water management will help to…