…(ACWA) applauds the introduction of the ‘WIFIA Improvement Act of 2020’ by Rep. John Garamendi,” ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton said in a news release. “One of ACWA’s highest priorities…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…eligible to apply for assistance through the expanded Coronavirus Food Assistance Program,” California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre said in a news release. “CFAP 2 will provide growers…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
…President John Aguirre. “Delays at this point in time in the harvest cycle and the growing season, can be absolutely devastating to a grower.” CAWG is encouraging communication and cooperation…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…fund implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon. John Bailey at UC Hopland Research and Extension Center One of the grant…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
…Tulare County olive farmer John Werner explained that it comes at a time when the industry has already been struggling over the past few years. “Three years ago, we had…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…California cotton. Three cotton farmers – Gary Martin of Mendota, John Teixeira of Firebaugh and Cannon Michael of Los Banos – will share their motivations and experiences with cotton soil…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
Did you know that too many trees on one piece of land can be a bad thing? Neither did John Chandler of Camino, California according to his comments in the…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…(John) Hagen introduced me to my first boss, Jim Fuller, at Anderson Clayton, which was the start of my ag lending career.” Other faculty like Dr. Dwight Minami and Dr….
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…Growers (CAWG) President John Aguirre said. “California growers are accustomed to cyclical markets, but the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to turn a down year into a financial catastrophe for many of…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Chavez – Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District, Diamond A Farms, Mohawk Valley Farms, Catlin Canal Company, and Lower Arkansas Valley Super Ditch; Rocky Ford, CO John R. H. Collison…
The Western View: What’s Going on in Seattle?
…these guys have their own armed group to keep law and order; the Puget Sound John Brown Gun Club – who identify themselves as an “anti-fascist, anti-racist, pro-worker community defense…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…issues and how to remedy those problems. So, the need for research is abundantly clear,” said John Aguirre, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). “We’ve got to…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
…TJ Cox, and John Garamendi sent a letter to Governor Newsom in response to the Incidental Take Permit that was recently issued, calling for change of tactics as it relates…
Best Shrubs for Containers for Garden Impact
…blaze of color in fall: Brandywine Vibernum, Pinky Winky Hydrangea, and Blues Festival St. John’s Wort. And don’t forget the pollinator friendly shrubs, such as the Deep Wine Weigela (why-GEE-luh)….