…who emphasized the deal needs to be approved ASAP. Also, Western Growers was advocating for some new water planning policy last week. All of that and much more. About the…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…CEO, Land O’Lakes, Inc.; John Hartnett, Founder & CEO, SVG Partners and THRIVE AgTech; Tom Nassif, President & CEO, Western Growers Association; Ertharin Cousin, Former Ambassador to the UN World…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we have a follow-up to the produce safety rule inspections. Growers were…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
…companies and organization including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers, the California Association of Winegrape Growers, and Blue Diamond Almonds. “USMCA will benefit the U.S. agriculture and food industry…
What You Need for Produce Safety Rule Inspections
Produce Safety Rule inspections have begun and the industry is seeing how they are being conducted. The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) said official inspections for the Produce Safety Rule…
Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on Cost and Grower Experience
…on what NOW costs producers in all aspects of the supply chain and grower’s individual experiences with different practices. Listen to Lewis’s full interview. Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
WAPA President Roger Isom AgNet West has partnered with the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) to disseminate critical information discussed at the 2019 Annual Conference to those who cannot attend. …
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
…of Winegrape Growers President (CAWG) John Aguirre expressed appreciation for the understanding that research of this kind is necessary but noted that more funding will be needed to adequately address…
California Represented in Historical Trade Mission to Colombia
…and Panama remain two of the fastest-growing export markets in the Western Hemisphere for U.S. farm and food products. “The record size of this trade mission delegation demonstrates the degree…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-12-19
…Also, a major topic as we move into summer and fire season is around the corner, Brian German talks to the California Association of Winegrape Growers about smoke taint and…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
…for the Western District of Arkansas alleges the companies made illegal agreements affecting the U.S. chicken industry through two specific means. “The first focused on coordinating their output and reducing…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…Diamond Growers, and Michelle McNeil Connelly of the California Walnut Commission. Other Californians appointed to the committee include Marcy L. Martin from the California Fresh Fruit Association, Joel Nelsen from…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
…that’s tailored to the growers,” said Evangelo. Some of the presentations will be more regional in the information offered, with a focus on specific topics that are relevant to growers…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…behooves us to find solutions that work for both groups. The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West…