…Representative Costa detailing the need the for ag labor solutions and the harsh realities of California’s drought showcased in Western Growers ‘No Water= No Crops’ video series. Tune in to…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
The drought in California isn’t quite fathomable to all. In efforts to showcase the harsh reality producers are experiencing, Western Growers has a new campaign called “No Water = No…
Almond Update: Multiple Benefits of Keeping Orchard Floors Clean
With harvest time here, the Almond Board of California (ABC) is reminding growers about the multiple benefits associated with keeping orchard floors clean. The fundamental advantage is helping to reduce…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are making their final preparations for the coming harvest. Water availability has been a constant struggle this year and growers…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…care within the animal protein sector and raising animals in a healthy manner. Other partner organizations include United Soybean Board, National Corn Growers Association, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, We…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
…for renewable natural gas usage in CA projected to be costly, and the steps growers are taking in almond orchards as harvest approaches. Tune in to the show for these…
Transitioning from Ag Burning Will Be an Expensive Process
…for producers to comply within the given timeframe. “By the middle of next year, the largest growers will already have to be in compliance. So, this isn’t something that you…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…Federation, Western Growers, Family Farm Alliance, the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), and the National Water Resources Association. The coalition is now encouraging swift action from the full Senate…
Smoke Exposure Impact on Winegrape Contracts Detailed in New Report
…the winegrape industry created by wildfire smoke concerns. The report was commissioned by Allied Grape Growers (AGG) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The report includes 2020 transaction information…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
…impacts on farm profitability, FDA’s new action plan for Cyclospora, and a new report that details the impact of wildfire smoke on winegrape contracts. Tune in to the show for…
Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research
Funding may be on the way to provide additional support for federal research looking into the issue of smoke exposure in winegrapes. The Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations bill by the…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…watch growers leave the area over the years. Based in Coachella, Prime Time International is a year-round supplier of bell peppers and also grows winter vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
An online course on managing invertebrate pests is available from the UC Statewide IPM Program. The course was developed for pest management professionals and growers. It consists of video presentations…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…has yet to become an issue for California growers. CDFA had recently sent out a notice encouraging growers to scout for the pest after it was discovered in several urban…