…the U.S. House of Representatives back in December by a vote of 364 to 60. Introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar and John Thune, the legislation has the support of more…
Winegrape Growers Struggling With Vineyard Development Costs
Vineyard development is becoming more challenging for winegrape growers as costs continue to be an issue. President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said costs really began…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…the deep south for far too long gives us hope that change will come,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. “During his visit to Jackson he was able to…
Winegrape Prices Not Keeping Pace with Rising Costs of Production
Growers are trying to remain resilient despite winegrape prices being far outpaced by rising costs of production. President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said the figures…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced the planned departure of its president, John Aguirre, effective May 31, 2022. He started with the association on June 1, 2010. John…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…not promising,” said Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode. “Does that mean we’re standing still or are we falling behind because the rest of the world is moving…
Easy to Grow Medicinal Must-Have Plant for the Garden
…to include St. John’s Wort. Not only is this herbal ally exceptionally easy to grow, but it also has multiple uses. This herb has been taken as a tea or…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
…helps to get a better start to the coming season. Senior Product Development Manager for Valent U.S.A., John Pawlak noted that there are a few key aspects that really define…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Boozman announced that the Senate confirmed Robert Bonnie to a USDA Undersecretary position. The 76-19 vote in favor of the…
Deere, UAW, Reach Tentative Agreement
…UAW will not release details of the tentative agreement until members at all John Deere locations have an opportunity to meet and review the terms of their proposed contract. It’s…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
…U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressmen Jim Costa, John Garamendi, and Josh Harder have also sent letters raising concern about the issue. Most recently the California Republican Delegation sent a…
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
…now works hand-in-hand with John Deere to accelerate autonomous farm technology. Igino shares key tips on how to reduce the cost of growing food while increasing global food production through…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
Senate Bill 2716, the American Beef Labeling Act, was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Cory Booker, John Thune, Jon Tester, and Mike Rounds. The legislation seeks to reinstate the mandatory…
Ag States Invest in California Ethanol
…Los Angeles area. John Greer of the Nebraska Corn Board says, “These stations are moving a tremendous volume of E85. One station alone will use about 50,000 bushels of corn…