…The two products have a history of strong performance in a variety of California crops. Both have great flexibility in terms of application, making them versatile options for growers. “They…
Weather Largely Cooperative for Start of Citrus Season
It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. After a fairly mild fall, the recent drop in temperatures is helping to…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…a halt to the federal decision and paused the voluntary agreements momentum. Does all of that change now that a Democratic party is transitioning into leadership? Western Growers President and…
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
…in and listen to some short videos and have that visual as well. I’m really trying to close that gap and get our growers involved and informed.” There will also…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…need to update their Organic System Plans (OSP) to denote its discontinued use. Any direct OSP or compliance questions can be answered by a grower’s accredited certifier. Conventional growers are…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have ample opportunity to make their fall herbicide applications. California has experienced very little rainfall for the current water…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
…easier for growers to hire vulnerable and exploitable H-2A workers while also lowering pay for domestic workers.” The DOL rule locks in payment rates for H-2A workers using the same…
Almond Update: State of the Industry Points of Positives of 2020
…in two years,” Stenderup said. “I witnessed the handlers, very responsible handlers, getting out in front of it and started moving product…Growers were concerned.” Listen to a portion of the…
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
…song parody of “Monster Mash” provided by ABC. The song reminds growers about the link between mummy nuts and navel orangeworm (NOW). Winter sanitation efforts, which includes “mummy shaking,” is…
New ToBRFV Resistant Tomato Variety from Syngenta Coming in 2021
…ToBRFV will be released in areas where growers are facing significant disease pressure from the virus. The virus is tremendously infections, affecting both tomatoes and peppers and can be mechanically…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…work with growers in mapping out a plan for addressing pests such as whiteflies and spider mites. “I spend quite a bit of my job just helping growers know which…
Weed Survey Asks Industry Members to Help Guide Research Priorities
Growers are being asked to participate in a weed survey to better understand industry priorities for weed management technologies. The short survey seeks to know current weed management approaches and…
New Virtual Desktop Audits Program Available to Leafy Greens Producers
A new online platform has been launched to help leafy greens producers with the auditing process. Western Growers and the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) recently launched an online desktop audit…
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are working on making all the necessary 2021 crop preparations. Taking appropriate action early in the season can mitigate the…