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Carrot FAQs
Carrots are a widely grown and consumed vegetable in the U.S. with more than 2.4 billion pounds of the carrots consumed produced domestically (83 percent), and 633 million pounds imported (22 percent) (USDA NASS). In terms of production, California leads carrot production with over 80 percent, followed by states such as Washington, Idaho and Wisconsin. In California, carrot planting and…
Specialty Crops Welcome New USDA Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 19, 2024) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement in response to the USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative announced today. “The last four years have been turbulent for the specialty crop industry due to skyrocketing costs of production inputs, especially labor, as well as competition from imports with…
USDA Announces More than $2 Billion to Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector, Expand Crop Storage for Producers Following 2024 Natural Disasters
Support is available to producers nationwide, and will significantly assist producers of citrus and other specialty crops in the Southeast after Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their…
USDA Designates Two Arizona Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas for Drought S5859
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a…
CDFA Awards $3 Million To Advance Sustainable Pest Management
SACRAMENTO, October 30, 2024 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is excited to announce $3 million in funding for three projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. The BIFS program supports the development, demonstration and adoption of effective and economically viable alternative management practices to address critical pest…
Western Growers Announces Results of 2025-2026 Board of Directors Election
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Nov. 4, 2024) - Western Growers is pleased to announce the results of the 2025-2026 Western Growers Board of Directors elections. The following members have been elected by the membership to serve a two-year term starting in November 2024 at the 98th Western Growers Annual Meeting: D-1 All Arizona except Yuma County Steve Martori III, Martori Farms D-2 Yuma County…
Specialty Program Group Announces Association with Western Growers Assurance Trust Wholesale Employee Benefits Division
November 4, 2024 – Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), a leading operator of specialty insurance brokerage, underwriting and consulting facilities announced that it is beginning an association with the wholesale employee benefits division of Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT), a premier provider of health insurance and employee benefits solutions tailored to the agricultural…
Hub International Expands Agribusiness Insurance and Risk Solutions with Acquisition of Western Growers Insurance Services in California
Chicago and Irvine, California, November 4, 2024 - Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, and Western Growers Association (WG) today announced that Hub has acquired the retail insurance brokerage business of Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS). The acquisition will enhance Hub’s services in the agribusiness industry and better…
Mountain Fire Resources from Farm Bureau of Ventura County
Farm Bureau of Ventura County has created a series of webinars for the ag community to provide support for the ag communities experiencing the Mountain Fire. The next webinar event will be Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar 2: Recovery Resources on November 18, 2024. For more information on upcoming events, sign up for the Farm Bureau of Ventura County newsletter here. The Farm Bureau of…