…to this role. He follows in the footsteps of long-tenured leaders Kathleen Nave and Bruce Obink, expressing deep respect for the organization’s legacy. “I feel fortunate. There aren’t too many…
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
…are available, each worth $1,500: Bruce Maunder Memorial Scholarship – For sophomores through seniors enrolled in agriculture-based degree programs. Darrell Rosenow Memorial Scholarship – For sophomores through seniors studying agronomy,…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Bruce Summers, these projects will help create new revenue streams for small and mid-sized producers, diversify agricultural markets, and provide economic opportunities for local communities. One…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
…Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR). This legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland. PLC Executive Director and…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…(D-N.M.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). In the House of Representatives, Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.-05), Tom Kean, Jr. (R-N.J.-07), Rob Menendez (D-N.J.-08), Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.-04), and Marie Gluesenkamp…
VofV: Hank Giclas Tribute, Part Two
…out more at WGA.com. In this episode, Voices of the Valley continues to honor Hank Giclas, the produce industry veteran who passed away in August. Bruce Taylor, Chairman and CEO…
VofV: The Next Wave of AgTech – Plant Probiotics
…out more at WGA.com. Are you wondering what the next hot opportunity in agtech is? Ponder no further. It’s microbes (aka probiotics for plants). Bruce Caldwell, chemical engineer extraordinaire and…
VofV: Hands-Free is the Only Way to Be
…food safety reports, compliance documents, etc) are exactly precise. (Bonus: AgVoice CEO/Co-founder Bruce Rasa reveals how the AgSharks Pitch Competition allowed him to leverage the PERFECT ecosystem for success.) Sponsored…
Cryan Joining AFBF as Chief Economist
…his career, Dr. Cryan served as an economist for the Federal Milk Market Administrator in Atlanta, Georgia. Farm Bureau says he has earned several awards, including the prestigious Bruce Gardner…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…is an important resource to strengthen the competitiveness of our nation’s specialty crop industry,” Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Bruce Summers said in a press release. “By working across state…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…Access and Development Program, and the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. “These improvements will make it easier for USDA AMS’ grant programs recipients to report their accomplishments,” AMS Administrator Bruce Summers…
HLB Mitigation Efforts Adding to Citrus Production Costs
…Bruce Babcock explained that the cost of production has been increasing as mitigation efforts keep the pest out of commercial citrus groves. “Insecticide costs have been going up because of…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…Professor of Public Policy at UC Riverside, Bruce Babcock said that labor has been particularly troublesome for domestic producers. “The overall demand for lemons is growing in the United States,…
Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties
…popular among growers. Professor in the School of Public Policy at UC Riverside, Bruce Babcock explained that over the past 15 years or so there have been some notable changes…