…Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes, Ken Calvert, Tom McClintock, Doug LaMalfa, and Paul Cook. The lawmakers point out that the ITP undercuts the efforts to ensure that communities are confident that…
Shifting Focus: Avocados Rethink Promoting Industry Amidst COVID-19
…Avocado Commission President Tom Bellamore said. “We now have gotten several bouts of good rain in the south in San Diego and Riverside Counties.” The commission still needs to do their…
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
Citrus bloom is officially underway in several areas of the Central Valley, with weather forecasts projecting fairly warm conditions. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Tom Tucker noted that District 1 in…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…the COVID-19 crisis were good,” California Avocado Commission President Tom Bellamore said. “Our industry is fortunate. We are providing a product that consumers still want and are looking for in…
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…grow cherry tomato varieties such as Tumbling Tom Tomato or Patio Choice Yellow Tomato. Always put the tomato plant deeper to make the plant well-rooted for better growth. Unless you…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…from three leading produce companies: Miles Reiter, CEO of Driscoll’s; John D’Arrigo, CEO of D’Arrigo Brothers; and Tom Nunes V, president of Foxy Produce. Moderating will be Reiter’s daughter, Brie…
FFA: Making a Difference in Agriculture, One Student at Time
…of Express Employment, says his ambition developed when he was in FFA from 1954-58. Raised the son of a missionary, Tom Dille credits FFA for helping him assimilate into the…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…(W. Bush), Mike Johanns (W. Bush), Ed Shafer (W. Bush), and Tom Vilsack (Obama) underscored the importance of passing USMCA saying, “We need a strong and reliable trade deal with…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…deliverables that USDEC has been pressing China for over the course of the last few years,” said Tom Vilsack, president and CEO of USDEC. “We need to continue to work…
Nominations Being Accepted for 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year
…the award in 1980, with recent recipients including Secretary Karen Ross, Paul Wenger, and Tom Nassif. The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and represented the…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…said Tom Vilsack, president and CEO of USDEC. “Today’s bipartisan vote is indicative of the need to immediately secure these benefits for dairy and all of agriculture.” “This vote brings…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…County; Tom Rogers of Madera represents Madera, Mariposa and Merced counties; Jan Garrod of Saratoga represents San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties; Joe Martinez of Winters represents Alameda,…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…Secretaries John Block (Reagan), Mike Espy (Clinton), Dan Glickman (Clinton), Ann Veneman (W. Bush), Mike Johanns (W. Bush), Ed Shafer (W. Bush), and Tom Vilsack (Obama) underscored the importance of…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…crafted through a series of difficult stakeholder-driven negotiations,” Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif said in a press release. “The Farm Workforce Modernization Act contains real solutions to the…