…CEO of Western Growers. “It’s a really dark decision to make on behalf of millions of people, who without water literally cannot continue to live and thrive in those communities.”…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-17-21
…labor happening in D.C., and Western Growers launching an agtech workforce readiness campaign. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm…
Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign Launched by Western Growers
Western Growers has recently launched an initiative to help better equip the agricultural workforce to navigate the rapid advances being made in ag technology. WG’s Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign is comprised of…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
Growers have some decisions to make when it comes to getting the maximum value of cover crop benefits in their orchards. Management practices play a critical role in how effective…
Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting Available to Industry Members
…more than 90 percent accurate when tested in various environments. The information obtained from the scouting can help growers develop a more focused mitigation approach. For a limited time, scouting…
Ag States Invest in California Ethanol
…in the form of ethanol. The investment is already proving worthwhile for our growers.” California is the largest E85 market in the country and should reach 50 million gallons this…
Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive
With the necessary advances being made to ag technologies, it will be critical to continue advancing the skills of the ag workforce. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia…
Week in Review: Rally Against AB 616, New Pesticide Notification System Developing
…together at the California State Capitol for a rally against AB 616. Instances of branched broomrape in California have been increasing in recent years, creating significant concern for growers. The…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
…with $8 million in funding. Rice growers and other landowners are being incentivized to flood fields in order to support habitat conditions for waterfowl. “In its essence, it’s to provide…
California Walnut Production Projected to Come Down 15 Percent
…bearing acres. Instances of widespread freezing temperatures in Fall of last year created significant issues for growers. The ongoing drought also created an array of challenges for walnut production. Survey…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
Instances of branched broomrape in California have been increasing in recent years, creating significant concern for growers. The weed has been showing up more frequently since 2017 in processing tomato…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-08-21
…growers, UC ANR research to better understand hemp production and Ventura County highlighting women in agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
…PACE thanks to the cooperation of four partners, including the Illinois Corn Growers Association and the National Corn Growers Association.” Split application of nitrogen can help to lower input costs…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
…framework for the new program. The focus groups include regulated industries, growers, community members, and regulators. Early in the process, the focus group sessions are designed to highlight questions and…