Category: West
Organic growers can manage burrowing rodents with new guide tips
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has released a new publication to help organic growers develop a management plan against burrowing rodents.
California policymakers pursuing ‘ill-defined’ DPR spending plan
A proposed mill tax increase on products registered with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation has growers crying foul.
‘Big, systematic issues’ at stake with California water shortages
While individuals can make water-conscious decisions at home, urban use only accounts for about 10% of water use. Solving the water issue is a much larger endeavor.
Blue Diamond Growers earns second green business certification
Following the recognition of the company’s Salida location in April, Blue Diamond adds the Turlock plant to its Green Business Certified accolades.
Major nut-based snack manufacturer commits to sourcing 100% bee-friendly almonds
In its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, Flagstone Foods is partnering with almond growers who follow bee-friendly farming practices.
Blue Diamond prevails after months-long Australian court battle
After eight months battling Australia-based Freedom Foods on its home turf, Blue Diamond can now move forward with its arbitration against the company in the United States.
California initiative led by Western Growers, state ag secretary, eyes workforce
Agtech is here to stay, and California knows that the agriculture labor workforce depends on those who know how to use it.
Almond Board of California 2021 election results announced
The Almond Board of California has released election results for the Board of Directors positions whose terms of office begin Aug. 1, 2021.
Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board order disputed
The California Farm Bureau, seven county farm bureaus and five other ag organizations are petitioning Ag Order 4.0 – a program limiting nitrogen-fertilizer inputs and regulating runoff.
Earn credit for course on air blast sprayer calibration
California almond growers can participate in an interactive, five-module course covering calibration, calculations and how factors like droplet size and weather can affect coverage.
Water transfers for irrigation become hot California commodity
In the land that grows a wide range of commodities, water is its own commodity as the wheeling-and-dealing and negotiation of water transfers and land idling become integral in these drought years.
Hull split means one thing: It’s time to spray the almonds
Almond hull split is right around the corner, and growers know this is a critical time for pest management.
Global Harvest Automation Initiative selects 13 innovative companies
Specialty crops have their sights set on mechanization, and the inaugural group of innovators selected by Western Growers is ready to tackle the mechanization goal.
