…just a bit. “We made sure to have plenty of content for growers which is an emphasis in our educational sessions this year, really focused on increasing return on investment,”…
Railroad Strike Avoided with Tentative Agreement
…vocal about the negative impact a railroad strike would have on the industry as well as American consumers. Multiple industry groups such as the National Association of Wheat Growers and…
VofV: Hank Giclas Tribute, Part Two
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Latest Citrus Acreage Report Shows Largely Similar Numbers to 2020
…growers. CDFA works with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in compiling the bi-annual report. “For our purposes, we really look at the bearing acres. The acres…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
…each other and it was just an awful, awful 2021 year,” Van Groningen explained. The disappointing 2021 season caused many growers to opt to cut back on their production. Now…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-08-22
…conservation agriculture planning grants program that’s available to almond growers, and the California dairy perspective on the Federal Safet Net. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…development of plans for implementing environmental stewardship approaches. Principal Analyst for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Jesse Roseman said the program can serve as an entry point for growers…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
…former Senior Vice President of Science, Technology & Strategic Planning at Western Growers, who passed away in August. Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia, Secretary of the California Department…
Industry Needs Will Guide UC Organic Agriculture Institute Efforts
…“Of course, we start specifically with certified organic growers, but out of that I think comes a lot of stuff that will be useful to all growers.” About the Author…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Western Growers focusing on the water crisis with short docuseries, taking a methodical…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…a press release. “We continue to be encouraged by the support for our growers and look forward to working with industry leaders and policymakers to encourage access to broader resources…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
‘Very Pleased’ with Overall California Avocado Season
…has been harvested. Interim CAC President, Ken Melban said that it has been a good year despite some of the challenges growers have faced. “We were very pleased with the…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…team and that’s where this survey will really help out trying to figure out what gauge growers’ interests in specific technologies related to autonomous weed control.” About the Author Brian…