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The Reservoir Launches First On-Farm AgTech Innovation Hub for Specialty Crops
Creating an ‘Olympic Village of AgTech’ in Salinas, CA, to Accelerate Precision Ag and Robotics, led by Driscoll’s, John Deere, Netafim, Nutrien, Taylor Farms, Hartnell College, Naturipe Berry Growers, Tanimura & Antle and Western Growers Salinas, CA – August 28, 2025 – As a historic milestone for specialty crop production and agricultural technology, the Reservoir today broke…
New Resource: Printable “No Entry” Sign Available
Western Growers members can now download a printable sign to post at farm entrances, reinforcing that no one may enter unless authorized by management. The sign also instructs all visitors and law enforcement to call or report to the farm office before entering. This resource is designed to help members protect their property rights and employees ensure proper procedures are followed. WG…
John Deere Partners with the Reservoir to Accelerate High-Value Crop Innovation
MOLINE, Illinois (August 19, 2025) — John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the start of a strategic collaboration with the Reservoir, a California-based agricultural technology on-farm incubator platform that brings together grower networks and deep tech R&D studios to accelerate innovation in high-value crop (HVC) agriculture. The partnership links John Deere’s innovative…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants and Technical Review Committee
SACRAMENTO, AUGUST 15, 2025 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) and the 2026 SCBGP Technical Review Committee (TRC). 2026 SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to award funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of…
DWR Releases Draft Best Management Practices on Managing Land Subsidence in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – For almost a century, parts of California have been gradually sinking, impacting critical infrastructure and the communities who rely on it. Recognizing this challenge, the Department of Water Resources has released a draft Best Management Practices document for public comment that will help local water agencies address this growing concern and support groundwater…
Rethinking the Status Quo in Food Safety Systems
We’ve built food safety systems on rules, checklists and audits, efforts that have brought real structure to the fresh produce industry. But one uncomfortable truth remains: improvement isn't showing up as much as we'd hoped. Across the supply chain, food safety professionals face growing pressure, navigating shifting requirements without clear direction or shared understanding. And while…
Improving Economics through Sustainability: Field Day at Braga Fresh, August 26
Join us for Improving Economics through Sustainability field day on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Braga Barn in Soledad, California from 8:30-12:30. Lunch will be provided. An optional afternoon add-on includes a field visit to Dole Ranch for the Dole cover crop study. See the event agenda here. Economic sustainability is a critical component to building resilient and profitable…
Trump Administration Announces Expedited Congressionally Mandated Disaster Assistance for Farmers
Washington, D.C., July 9, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced [July 9, 2025] that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). To expedite the implementation of SDRP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is…
Western Growers 2025 Annual Meeting
The Western Growers 99th Annual Meeting, is taking place Nov. 9–12, 2025, at the legendary Hotel del Coronado—San Diego’s iconic beachside resort. Each year, the Annual Meeting brings together key decision-makers from the fresh produce industry—growers, shippers, processors and industry allies—for three days of powerful networking, insightful sessions and unforgettable…
Specialty Crops Grateful for Vital Investments Included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today reacting to the House passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "We are grateful to Chairmen Thompson and Boozman and their staffs for advancing these vital investments in specialty crops, which the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance has advocated for since 2023.…
Cybersecurity Resources for Ag Operations
Over the years, Western Growers has published a series of articles to help members understand the risks of cyberattacks and how to take practical steps to protect their business. Explore the cybersecurity resources below: Is Your Company Covered in Case of Cyberattack? FBI Warns of Increased Cybersecurity Threats During Planting and Harvest Seasons How Does Cyber Risk Impact My…
Western Growers Assurance Trust Announces Rebrand to Western Growers Health
IRVINE, CALIF. (July 1, 2025) - Western Growers Assurance Trust, the leading provider of healthcare solutions for the agricultural industry, is rebranding to Western Growers Health. This transformation reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to innovation, service, and addressing the evolving needs of agricultural employers and their employees. Since its founding in 1957, Western…
Specialty Crops Grateful for Vital Investments in U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s Reconciliation Draft
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 12, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today reacting to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's release of legislative text for the budget reconciliation package. "We are grateful to Chairman Boozman and his staff for advancing these vital investments in specialty crops that the Specialty…
The Reservoir and Tanimura & Antle Dedicate 40 Acres to Accelerate AgTech Innovation in Salinas Valley
Reservoir Farms On-Farm Technology Incubator Connects Salinas Farmland and Silicon Valley The Reservoir, a California company developing a new system for agricultural technology innovation, has secured a long-term lease for Reservoir Farms, its nonprofit on-farm startup incubator, on 40 acres of farmland in Salinas, California, in partnership with Tanimura & Antle, one of America's…
Update on Implementation of CARB’s Zero-Emission Forklift Regulation
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) shared a bulletin this week to notify the public of its implementation of the Zero-Emission Forklift (ZEF) regulation. The bulletin reads: "The purpose of this advisory is to notify the public on CARB's implementation of the ZEF regulation, since CARB has not yet sought authorization from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for the…
Specialty Crops Call on Senate to Maintain Vital Investments in Budget Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 22, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the budget reconciliation bill: "Our message could not be simpler: Whenever Congress invests in American agriculture, it must include specialty crops. As the Senate begins its budget reconciliation process and…
The Reservoir and Western Growers Open Applications for Agtech Robotics Incubator in the Salinas Valley
First-of-its-kind on-farm incubator offers real-world testing and farmer insight SALINAS, CALIF. (May 14, 2025) - Reservoir and Western Growers today announced the opening of applications for membership at Reservoir Farms, the pioneering on-farm robotics incubator in California’s Salinas Valley. This first-of-its-kind facility empowers California growers and agtech startups to co-develop,…
Specialty Crops Grateful for Vital Investments in U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Reconciliation Draft
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today reacting to the U.S. House Agriculture Committee's release of draft text per the House Budget Committee’s reconciliation instructions: "We are grateful to Chairman GT Thompson and his staff for advancing these vital investments in specialty crops that the Specialty Crop…
Ag Groups File Brief Supporting Supreme Court Hearing Glyphosate Case
Western Growers, along with other groups representing farmers across the United States have filed a brief encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case on labeling for glyphosate and other pesticides. The groups, which represent a broad swath of agriculture and cover more than 300 million acres, argue glyphosate is a “once-in-a-century” herbicide given its effectiveness at controlling…
U.S. District Court Judge Temporarily Blocks Border Patrol’s Opt-In-Arrest Tactics in California
WG Thanks VCAA President/General Counsel Rob Roy for allowing us to share this article. On April 29, 2025, the U.S. District Court, (Eastern District) issued an injunction restraining the Border Patrol and its agents from engaging in certain activities relative to detentions/stops and warrantless arrests of individuals located with the geographical of the Easter District Court. This Order…