…the Justice Department does not intend to target illegal immigrants who have not committed crimes beyond illegally entering the country. Western Growers Association CEO Tom Nassif called the comments encouraging….
Western Growers Forms Partnership with New Mexico Chile Association
…of the produce industry and we are privileged to formalize the relationship between our two associations,” said WG President and CEO Tom Nassif. “Western Growers has long advocated for the…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 2,500 Western Growers members who collectively grow more than half of the nation’s fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, I applaud…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews the Farm Credit System
…of Texas Board of Directors, Robstown, TX Mr. Doug Stark, President and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Services of-America, Omaha, NE Mr. Tom Halverson, Chief Executive Officer, CoBank, Denver, CO…
Grains Council Talks Trade Policy with Customers in Mexico
…producers’ dedication to their market. Chairman Chip Councell, a farmer from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and President and CEO Tom Sleight traveled to Mexico City, Guadalajara and Merida, accompanied…
Ag Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Forestry Initiatives
…Ms. Becky Humphries, Chief Conservation and Operations Officer, National Wild, Turkey Federation, Edgefield, SC Mr. Tom Harbour, Retired National Director, Fire & Aviation Management, U.S. Forest Service, Falls Church, VA…
U.S. Dairy Leaders Promise Steadfast Commitment to Mexico
…as a partner first and a customer second,” U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) President and CEO Tom Vilsack told Mexican dairy leaders attending the National Dairy Forum in Mexico City….
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif: “The health of our nation’s water is of paramount importance to Western Growers and its 2,500 members who grow more than half of…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Raise New Canadian Milk Pricing Scheme Issue in Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau
…market access is a key issue the two nations must improve upon. Tom Vilsack, president and CEO of USDEC, said “American dairy producers and processors want a fair and level…
Growth Energy Honors Ag Secretary Vilsack with Award
Growth Energy last week awarded former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack with the organization’s highest honor, the America’s Fuel Award. The award was announced at Growth Energy’s eighth annual Executive…
EPA Confirmation Vote on the Horizon
Pruitt Senate Environment and Public Works Committee ranking member Tom Carper, a Delaware Democrat, expects the Full Senate to consider Scott Pruitt’s nomination to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
USGC, RFA, Growth Energy Urge Administration to Address China Trade Tariffs on Ethanol, DDGs
…the development of the Chinese agriculture sector. We value these partnerships, however several recent moves in China policy are concerning,” said Tom Sleight, USGC president and CEO. “We are working…
Farm Groups Endorse Agriculture Secretary Nominee Perdue
…said he was “honored that so many organizations came together to support” his nomination. Perdue has also received the endorsement of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. From the National Association…
Dairy Trade in the Trump Era
…be in concert with our long-standing partner organization on trade issues, USDEC – and its new President and CEO, former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack’s familiarity with our trading partners…