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State Water Board to Hold Public Working Group Sessions for Second Statewide Ag Expert Panel
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will hold public working group sessions for the Second Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel on the following dates: Friday, November 14, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm These sessions will facilitate Panel deliberations on issues relevant to the Panel charge questions,…
Caribbean Fruit Fly Quarantine Issued in Part Of Los Angeles County
A portion of Los Angeles County, Calif. has been placed under quarantine for the Caribbean fruit fly (CFF) following the detection of two adult CFFs in and around the City of Montebello. The quarantine area measures 75 square miles, bordered on the north by the city of Alhambra; on the south by the city of Downey; on the west by the city of Huntington Park; and on the east by the city of…
Western Growers Association Joins U.S. Food Waste Pact
The Grower Association Becomes the First Signatory Representing the Agricultural Sector [Chicago, IL, October 7, 2025] — Western Growers Association, the trade association representing farmers in the West and Southwest regions of the United States, has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact (Pact), a joint initiative led by nonprofits ReFED and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce food waste…
Western Growers University: Having Tough Conversations Webinar – English and Spanish Sessions
Are you struggling to give direct feedback and helpful corrections? This interactive session will provide you with tools to structure difficult conversations in ways that are both respectful and productive. You’ll learn seven proven tips to navigate tough discussions that build more authentic, meaningful working relationships while driving stronger performance across your team. Why…
Ag Leaders Urge Emergency Aid for Specialty Crops
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 6, 2025) – The co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) today urged President Trump to ensure specialty crops be included in any emergency economic aid initiatives for the agricultural sector. Fruit, vegetable, tree nut, and landscape plant growers across the country are facing an immediate and mounting economic crisis. The group’s letter to the…
Farmers Take the Driver’s Seat at FIRA USA 2025: Hands-On Autonomous Ag Robotics
Woodland, California – September 24, 2025 – FIRA USA 2025 puts farmers at the center of agtech innovation. From October 21–23 in Woodland, California, growers get free admission and access to the brand-new VIP Grower Tour, featuring tailored visits, one-on-one meetings with robotics manufacturers, and a curated agenda addressing real farm challenges — from automating harvests and…
Government Shutdown: What It Means for Fresh Produce
With the federal government now shut down, several agencies vital to agriculture have scaled back operations. Essential services such as produce inspections, export certifications and outbreak response remain in place, but many programs – like organic oversight, pesticide residue testing, USDA data reports and H-2A labor certifications – are suspended. Members should expect delays in labor…