…feasible in some regions of the state with the current water system. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said that investment, however, could be pointless if the feud between…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…infrastructure is part of any discussion that occurs across infrastructure generally,” said Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers. “With the crisis hitting with COVID there has been renewed…
Working Together: New Walnut Products Launch From Korean Show Tastings
An overseas show last winter is proving to be very beneficial for California walnut growers. In November, the California Walnut Commission attended the Seoul Café Show in Korea with non-commercial flavored…
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
…banks,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Our growers recognize this and have more than doubled their donations of berries, baby carrots, grapes and…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…includes the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Council of Agricultural Employers, American Farmland Trust, Western Growers, and the National Milk Producers Federation points out that less than two percent…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
…consultation – more meaningful consultation – and more thought given before policies are implemented,” said Dave Puglia, President, and CEO of Western Growers. “There has to be more time to…
Almond Matters: Getting Postemergence Herbicide Out Early
…way.” Now is the point in the season where growers see the efficacy of their preemergent treatments. Any soil disturbances or a lack of rainfall to activate certain preemergent materials…
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
…growers, shippers, and processors from across North America showcasing their products to more than 250 buyers and retailers. While saddened by the event’s cancellation, organizers felt it was the most…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…that the payment restrictions would limit the effectiveness of the program, particularly for livestock, dairy and specialty crop producers. “Growers of crops with high production costs like citrus should be…
Growing Matters: Protecting Pollinators as Applications Increase
…be taking place to protect pollinators. University of Florida Entomologist Dr. Jamie Ellis said there are several things growers can do to help prevent any undue harm. Listen to Ellis’…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…CEO of Western Growers. “And if it is there, what the offering price will be for their product.” Market disruptions have already caused significant losses for the agricultural industry whether…
Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019
…California almond industry acreage reports for the first time, the 2019 California Almond Acreage Report and Land IQ’s 2020 Standing Acreage Initial Estimate. ABC reports that growers remain enthusiastic about…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…continuing to feed the cities and the world, in spite of the challenges of working through a pandemic. Worker safety and food safety go hand-in-hand, and growers and workers are…
Addressing Gill’s Mealybug Populations in Pistachios
Although a relatively new pest for pistachio growers, Gill’s mealybug has been shown to be a significant concern for the industry. The pest has proved to be problematic due to…