…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…
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…
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
…are on board and ready to connect with potential customers from both Colombia and Panama.” California agricultural interests were represented during the trip, particularly the nut industry. Blue Diamond Growers…
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…
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…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
…describing it as “a monster deal for California growers.” “We’ve been very diligent, worked very hard with our politicians and our scientists to help us bring this opportunity back for…
ARS Efforts Should Help Ensure Our Wheat Supply
…estimated $2.7 billion in losses, in Minnesota alone since the 1990s, and forced many wheat and barley farmers there into bankruptcy. Growers often use fungicides to control it. Bai, a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-10-19
…developing in California and what kind of questions remain as growers consider the crop. Taylor Hillman presents a report about the retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and the inclusion of cheese…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-07-19
…historic trade trip to Colombia wraps up. We hear more details about the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program and how that’s going to benefit growers. Taylor Hillman presents important information…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
The California wine industry is responding to two bills that are considered wins for the industry. The first is the disaster aid bill. The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)…