Industry News
Changing Labor Laws & Regulations Ag Employers Need to Know
As California farmers prepare for the New Year, there are some labor-related changes to laws and regulations that ag employe…
What the Coming Farm Bill Could Mean for Specialty Crop Agriculture
As specialty crops become a bigger topic of conversation in the development of a new US Farm Bill, California growers could …
Recent IPM Challenges for Western Desert Vegetable Growers
University of Arizona Extension Specialist John Palumbo was honored recently by the California Association of Pest Control A…
UCCE Virtual Workshop Series on Nitrogen Management in Organic Production
Growers of organic vegetables and strawberries across California are invited to attend an online training to learn how to ma…
Darkling Beetle Overwintering Locations and Movement into California Tomato Fields
Darkling beetles girdle seedlings at or below soil line by chewing which can cause significant damage and plant death when b…
New Grant Aims to Reduce Plastic Taken From Fields to Landfills
Washington State University is leading a new project that aims to advance soil-biodegradable mulches and develop innovative …
Microgreens Offer Chance to Grow Vegetables for Customized Health Needs
Broccoli is well known for its particular flavor, healthy properties, and ability to help ward off certain types of cancer, …
New Nanoparticle-Based Sensors to Measure Residual Herbicides in Food
Two newly developed, low-cost tests that use nanoparticles to detect chemicals can accurately measure tiny amounts of two po…
USDA’s Cost of Pollination Survey Going Out to California Growers
On Nov. 1, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will mail the 2022 Cost of Pollination Survey to over 2,70…
Western Growers Selects Future Volunteer Leaders Class VII
Western Growers is welcoming the seventh class of Future Volunteer Leaders, a group who will be embedded in specialized netw…
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