Jeana Cadby
Western Growers, Environment and Climate Director
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Diamondback Moth Impact to Brassica Crops in California
The diamondback moth (DBM, Plutella xylostella) is the most damaging pest for brassica crops in California. Western Growers is collaborating with members and industry partners to demonstrate the urgent need for immediate solutions for DBM for brassica growers. Information from growers that describes the urgency and impacts is needed to support discussions to articulate the challenge. If…
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Packaging
EPR is a policy approach that assigns producers responsibility for the end-of-life of products. This can include both financial responsibility and operational responsibility, though the amount and type may differ. Producers are required to provide funding and/or services that assist in managing covered products after the use phase. Currently, seven states have EPR programs for packaging, with 15…
Citrus Virus Quarantine Boundaries Established for Los Angeles and Tulare County Regions in October 2025
Citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV) is an emerging disease of citrus that can cause serious damage to most citrus species and can dramatically diminish fruit marketability. CYVCV is transmitted by aphids including Aphis spiraecola Patch, Aphis craccivora Koch, and a whitefly Dialeurodes citri. All three of these insects are present and widespread in California. The most prominent…
Biologicals Breakout Session at CAPCA: Advancing Adoption and Case Studies
Western Growers is hosting a breakout session at the upcoming CPACA conference in Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595. This session will explore the growing role of biological products in sustainable agriculture and highlight case studies for novel biopesticide products. Biological products, especially biopesticides, are gaining traction among California growers—with over 60%…
Pesticide MRL Quick Reference Sheets for 60 Specialty Crop Commodities are Now Available
Pesticide MRL Quick Reference Sheets for 60 specialty crop commodities are now available and are provided by USDA/FAS through Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE). Access these Quick Reference Sheets online on the MRL Quick Reference Sheets website, which cover the top export markets for each commodity and will be updated twice annually. Additionally, the USDA/FAS-funded Starter Plan…