…– Rob Kiss – Bayer 2018 – John Thoming – Blue Diamond Growers 2017 – Tony Campos – Campos Brothers 2016 – Dave Phippen – Travaille and Phippen 2015 –…
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
…growers are complying with the latest LGMA water requirements at a high rate. LGMA has had comprehensive water testing requirements since the program was first created nearly 15 years ago….
Task Force Addressing Increased ACP Trap Finds in Commercial Citrus
…Valley citrus growers have done a good job using ACP effective materials when treating. The cooperation shown by growers during coordinated treatments reflects their commitment to keeping ACP suppressed. Nevertheless,…
Virtual Ag Labor Forum Coming Up November 17-18
…the Time of COVID.’ Farm labor contractors, growers, safety managers, supervisors, and anyone with an interest in ag labor issues are all invited to attend. CFLCA Executive Director Lupe Sandoval…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Push-pull Strategy Synergistic Effect
…own, the tactic may be the only effective option for growers. Listen to the episode with Dr. Lukasz Stelinski. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet West that…
Groups Rallying to Defeat Proposition 15 As Ballots Go Out
…of both the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, and the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “It also impacts farms. If you put any permanent structures like solar, your irrigation and…
Week in Review: Fires May Help Winegrape Oversupply and The Latest Citrus Forecast
The abundance of challenges in 2020 may help the industry address the winegrape oversupply, at least in the short term. The latest citrus production estimate shows a decline across the…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…Canada is a major outlet for American leafy greens, importing $333 million worth of romaine lettuce in 2018. Salinas Valley growers are not the only ones concerned about the new…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
Governor Newsom announced new strategies to combat climate change, and he incorporates two ideas that we can get behind. One idea is already being used by many growers, and the…
Valent U.S.A. Opens New North American Innovation Center
…utilizing some of the newest scientific tools to help build out great solutions for growers in North America.” Valent is looking to further develop its sustainable solutions portfolio. The new…
Bagrada Bug Could Be Problematic for Desert Producers This Fall
…of insects that growers can experience with an infestation. University of Arizona Extension Specialist John Palumbo said that monitoring for damage is critical for staying on top of the problem….
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
…Bitter, President and CEO of Allied Grape Growers. “Ultimately, we’re still structurally oversupplied by an abundance of winegrape bearing acres. That will still need to be addressed as we move…
Week in Review: New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley, Newsom Vetoes Friant-Kern Canal Fix
Romaine growers in the Salinas Valley will now have new requirements for exporting products to Canada. CDFA and UC Davis have teamed up to provide more testing resources for winegrape…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show goes over the important steps walnut growers should take before applying nutrients, online training…