…of government affairs Dave Salmonsen says early indications are Sheinbaum will continue the status quo in farm trade. “Now, she has said, immediately after being elected, she wants to continue…
Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…provide our specialty crop growers with opportunities for food safety research, workforce development and water supply innovation,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “To…
‘Dangerous’ Water Rights Legislation Continues Moving Forward
…in how the state manages water supplies. “All of them I think are dangerous in amending or upending the California water rights system. It’s a complicated system,” said Dave Puglia,…
Funding Questionable for New Specialty Crop Farm Bill Programs
by Sabrina Halvorson The specialty crop industry wants farm bill funding for research and new programs, but lawmakers ask, where’s that money coming from? Dave Puglia, president and CEO of…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…to H-2A workers and domestic workers in corresponding employment,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “Increasing wages by regulatory order will force farmers to…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…better meet future farm labor needs,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Approval of the Affordable and Secure Food Act will help ensure a…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…heart of his greatest political objective and accomplishment: the right of farmworkers to a state-supervised secret ballot election,” said Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia. “Chavez fought for passage…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
…former Senior Vice President of Science, Technology & Strategic Planning at Western Growers, who passed away in August. Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia, Secretary of the California Department…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…advocate for support under a common set of goals and intend to soon share recommendations to Congress,” SCFBA co-chairs Mike Joyner, Dave Puglia, Kam Quarles, and Robert Guenther said in…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…construction of water projects. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia described the plan as “bold and comprehensive,” highlighting the dire situation farmers are facing due to water insecurity. “The…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…such as citrus and melons,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Not only does the Colorado River supply the water and power needs of…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
…the point that political action requires funding support and coordination. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said that it was an important factor to consider. Puglia explained that it…
Collaborating with Responsible Environmental Groups
…through collaboration rather than government intervention. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said that groups like The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, and Sustainable Conservation have all been tremendous…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “I thank the Administration for its support and swift enactment of OSRA, and I look forward to similarly…