…those grape growers that are on the ground in areas in the San Joaquin Valley living with glassy-winged sharpshooter, we’re really trying to help them lessen the impact of the…
California Farmers Already ‘Bleeding Cash’ Dealing With Quick Policy Decisions
…with those who will be impacted. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said the paid sick leave and worker’s compensation changes in regards to the coronavirus are good examples of…
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
…year for California almond growers, and a coalition of agricultural groups are calling for more certainty when it comes to the state’s water supplies. You can find all of the…
Exciting Research to Combat Pierce’s Disease in Vineyards
…recommendations to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary on the use of funds collected under the PD/GWSS winegrape assessment. PD/GWSS Board Member Steve McIntyre described a bacterium that…
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that 2020 will be a strong crop year for California growers. Director of Member Relations for Blue Diamond Growers,…
USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
…The 2020 California Almond Subjective Forecast from USDA-NASS projects that California almond growers will produce three billion pounds of nuts this year. The forecast highlights an increase of nearly 18…
Voluntary Agreements Derailment Frustrating with Water Fight
…voluntary pumping agreement framework established got put on hold. Western Growers President Dave Puglia said it was a frustrating decision, but hopefully a medium can be found so progress isn’t…
Week in Review: Farm to Family Program Expanded, Water Lawsuits Increase
…strong despite early setbacks in the supply chain and diversified growers are enduring the market disruptions with relative success. See all the week’s top headlines by subscribing to the newsletter….
Rice Weeds Growers Need to Look For in 2020
There are two species of rice weeds that growers will want to be closely monitoring for this year. The perennial aquatic weed marshweed, which was initially found in California in…
Newsom Moves Forward with Workers’ Compensation Order
…coalition of California agricultural organizations which includes the Agricultural Council of California, California Farm Bureau Federation, California Fresh Fruit Association, and Western Growers highlighted concerns about the changes to the…
Almond Matters: Getting Going with Ant Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as temperatures warm up growers will want to begin their programs for ant management. When soil temperatures begin to rise that…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…restaurants, and other important sales outlets. Early projections have estimated losses for the citrus industry around $200 million. Lemon growers appears be taking the worst of it, with losses of…
Growing Matters: Label Rate and Applicator Training Importance
Using the exact label rate for products is vital for growers and applicators. The BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition is reminding the industry that not doing so can…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-06-20
…and federal governments are clashing on the topic, why almond growers should be on the lookout for ants in their orchards as the temperatures rise, and the U.S. officially starting…