John Ruel talks about the “Afternoon in the Vineyards” event by Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Napa Vintners. John Ruel is the President of Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Director of Viticulture…
Signal Word Change for Vulcan Insecticide
…has approved a signal word change for MANA’s Vulcan insecticide label. Vulcan insecticide now has a reduced signal word designation of “Caution.” MANA’s Western Region Marketing Leader, John Descary, says…
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a signal word change for MANA’s Vulcan insecticide label. Hear the complete interview with MANA’s Western Region Marketing Leader, John Descary. Click to open…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…Government Relations Council – John Keeling, National Potato Council · Chairman, Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council – Roger Pepperl, Stemilt Growers, LLC · Chairman, Wholesaler Distributor Board – Lisa Strube,…
Avoid Costly Exporting Mistakes
…the series on exporting, presented by the Center for International Trade Development, growers and producers learned how to avoid serious mistakes when starting an exporting business. John A. Leitner, President…
CA Man New President of Cotton Council
A California man is elected the 2013 president of Cotton Council International. John A. Burch was elected the 2013 president of CCI. “CCI is the best in the world promoting…
CA Man Wins Beef Quality Assurance Award
A California man receives a national award during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention held in Florida. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Dr. John Maas…
ASTA Seeds Conference: New Varieties For Growers
…Open or Download Audio Report John Schoenecker is with HM Clause – a vegetable seed breeder and producer. He is also an officer in the ASTA organization. Schoenecker says vegetable…
ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Enlightens, Educates
…series, we also discussed seed issues important for growers to consider with John Schoenecker, who is Director of Intellectual Property with HM. CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds. Shoenecker discusses some of the…
Watching for Vine Viruses in Wine Grapes
Valley wine grape growers are among those on the lookout for Pierce’s Disease and other vine viruses. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report John Holmquist is…
USDA Announces Speakers for Ag Forum
…to the CEO, Groupama SA – Paris, France; Olivier Mahul, with the World Bank Group; and John Drakeford, with Aon Benfield, an English insurance company. The discussion will focus on…
Cattle Rustling in California
When you hear “cattle rustling” do you think of John Wayne or Jimmy Stewart movies? More than Hollywood tales, it remains a serious crime. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to…
CFBF Welcomes Committee Appointments
…They say it will benefit the state’s farmers and ranchers. The committee announced that Representatives . Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, and Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale, would become new members,…
Letter Demands Vote on Farm Bill
…House Speaker John Boehner, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer. Those groups represent all aspects of agriculture and included the National Farmers Union,…