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Celebrate John D’Arrigo, Award of Honor Recipient, at the 2023 Western Growers Annual Meeting in Kauai
Western Growers will honor D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California CEO/President and Chairman of the Board John D’Arrigo with the 2023 Award of Honor. D’Arrigo’s achievements will be celebrated at the Award of Honor Dinner Gala at the Western Growers 2023 Annual Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, from Nov. 12-15, 2023. The Award of Honor is Western Growers’ highest recognition…
Arizona Water Efficiency Program Webinar
Join Robert Medler, Manager, Arizona Government Affairs and Ethan Orr Associate Director, ANR and Economic Development as they review the Arizona Water Efficiency Program designed to increase irrigation water application efficiency in crop production by 20% Wednesday June 29,2023 10 am - 11am PST Register here!
Center of Innovation and Technology Presents AgTechX Ed at West Hill College- Lemoore Campus
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and West Hills College Lemoore have partnered to host AgTechX Ed – a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers. The AgTechX Ed Summit at West Hills College Lemoore will be comprised of 3 panels, covering topics including: industry…
Center of Innovation and Technology Presents AgTechX Ed at Bakersfield College
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Bakersfield College have partnered to host AgTechX Ed – a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers. The AgTechX Ed Summit at Bakersfield College will be comprised of 3 panels, covering topics including: industry issues and skill…
VoV Podcast: Adrian Percy Talks About the Exciting Rise of Automated Farm Equipment
By Ellie Amesse It’s a pivotal time for ag tech and automated farm equipment. This week’s Voices of the Valley episode addresses the growth of ag tech in recent years in a conversation between hosts Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson and guest Adrian Percy, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Plant Science Initiative. “I’ve been in this business for a long time and I’ve…
The Future of Sustainable Desalination
By Ellie Amesse University of Notre Dame professors Dr. Brandon Ashfeld and Dr. Tengfei Luo and farmer J.P. Labrucherie join the podcast this week; the trio is part of a research project focused on using technology to make desalination a sustainable water solution for all areas of American life, including agriculture. It’s no secret that desalination is a much-studied and debated topic…
Update to Produce Safety Inspection Changes and On-Farm Readiness Reviews
By Michelle Rivera and Kara Timmins Since routine inspections of farms subject to the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) began in 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Association of Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have worked closely with state and industry partners to prepare regulators and farms for inspections through training, technical assistance, educational visits,…
VoV: Bountiful Founder and CEO Megan Nunes Wants to Use Satellites to Revolutionize Farming
By Ellie Amesse Most people don’t think of the study of agriculture and the study of space as being related to each other, but this week’s Voices of the Valley guest, Megan Nunes, shares with hosts Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson how space and agricultural technology work together. Nunes is the founder and CEO of Bountiful— a company that uses satellite imagery to provide data-driven…
Update on Potential FDA Activities Related to Flooding and Sampling Assignments
In late May 2023, Western Growers staff learned about two activities the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering conducting over the next few months in regard to food safety and inspection: Over-the-phone surveys (estimated 30 minutes or longer) with growers to understand the produce industry’s response to flooding and assess impacts in California Inspection and environmental…
Western Growers Welcomes Food Safety Expert Frank Yiannas as an Advisor to GreenLink™
The Western Growers Science Team is excited to announce the addition of Frank Yiannas as an advisor to GreenLink™, the WG food safety data sharing platform. Frank is a renowned food safety leader and the former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Frank brings with him his passion for food safety and for protecting consumer health through…
Save the Date June 18 — Western Growers’ Central Valley Issues Forums
Western Growers’ Central Coast Issues Forums were such a huge success, we decided to host another round! Next up — the Central Valley. So ‘Save the Date’ because on Thursday, June 18, the Western Growers’ team will be visiting Fresno, Los Banos, and Bakersfield to hear from YOU. What issues concern you most? What would ...
Madera County Added to Quarantined Psyllid Areas
Yet another area of the state has been quarantined by state agriculture officials after the detection of a single Asian citrus psyllid was discovered in Madera County. According to a press release issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, (CDFA), a 100–square-mile portion in Madera County has been quarantined. The border of the ...
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection Draws Fresno County into List Quarantined Counties
The detection of three Asian citrus psyllids on the border of Tulare and Fresno Counties has prompted California agriculture officials to quarantine approximately 30-square miles in Fresno County. Fresno had not previously been on the list of counties quarantined in part or in full. A quarantine is in effect for all of Tulare County. The ...
West Coast Port Labor Dispute Worsens; Nassif Issues Statement
Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued a statement today calling on President Obama to intervene in the negotiations to bring about a prompt resolution of the ongoing dispute between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshoreman and Warehouse Union (ILWU) workers. Fresh fruit and vegetable exports continue to face serious deliverability ...
Obama Directs Labor Secretary to Intervene in West Coast Port Negotiations
President Obama has dispatched his labor secretary to engage in talks with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in order to try to bring an end to the months-long contract dispute between both parties. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez will attempt to intervene and end the dispute ...
Paul Couture, Innovator and Couture Farms Patriarch, Passes Away at 97
Western Growers regretfully announces the death of former board member and Couture Farms patriarch, Paul Couture, who passed away on February 2, 2015, at the age of 97. Paul was born in Modesto, California, on January 13, 1918, into a farming family and was raised on a small farm at the edge of town (his ...
Transportation Outlook Highlighted in March WG&S
The March 2015 edition of the WG&S magazine, which features a transportation outlook, is in the mail and should be in your mailbox soon. Many of the stories have been posted online on the Western Growers website. Follow the links below to access these stories. TRANSPORTATION OUTLOOK Low Fuel Rates are a Welcome Sight …But ...
AFF — Health Benefits from Produce “Absolutely Indisputable”
This week, Consumer Reports released a “Buy/Don’t Buy” report on fruits and vegetables intended to provide consumers with information on how to make the “best choices” for their health and the environment. The “Shopper’s Guide” lists dozens of produce items and attaches a pesticide risk level with each. It also stipulates whether the…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expanded
California has expanded the quarantine zone in Madera County to protect against the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid after an insect was found east of Madera, in the Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos area. The quarantine expansion adds 79 square miles, bringing the total quarantine area in Madera County to 179 square miles. The quarantine prohibits ...
CDFA Issues Psyllid Advisory for San Benito County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) issued a Pest Detection Advisory Notice (No. PD05-2015) on April 27, 2015, indicating a psyllid was trapped in Hollister, California (San Benito County), on March 3, 2015. In response to the detection, CDFA will treat nearby properties, increase trap densities and conduct visual surveys on find sites ...