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CAWG president John Aguirre to step down after 12 years
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced Jan. 6 the planned departure of its president, John Aguirre, effective May 31, 2022. He started with the association on June 1, 2010. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] J... more
Wisconsin researchers share findings with regional growers
University of Wisconsin-Madison (CALS) scientists will contribute expertise during two upcoming large farmer educational conferences that support the state’s diverse vegetable and fruit industries. These annual events attract hundreds of partici... more
New deadline to apply for Farm and Food Workers Relief Grants
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced Jan. 13 it is extending the deadline to submit applications for the Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program from Feb. 8, 2022, to March 10, 2022. Additionally, AMS has updated the re... more
2022 Western Food Safety Conference announces lineup
The Western Food Safety Conference on May 4-5, 2022, will present an outstanding lineup of leaders, experts and innovators from the world of fresh produce safety, with a hybrid format to optimize networking and global access. The 17th annual confe... more
Two startup companies get $200,000 from Purdue Ag-Celerator
Insignum AgTech and Verility Inc., two companies founded by Purdue University alumni, have received $100,000 each from the Purdue Ag-Celerator, an agriculture innovation fund. Insignum AgTech creates plants that warn growers of an early-stage inf... more
Collaborations pursued by Bee Vectoring Technologies and BioSafe Systems
Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. and BioSafe Systems LLC jointly announced Jan. 12 they have signed a memorandum of understanding where the companies have agreed to enter into detailed discussions on multiple business partnership project... more
Exports lost during 2018 trade war cost farmers $27B
A 2018 trade war had high costs for U.S. farmers. The USDA reports in a new study that tariffs on agricultural exports led to $27 billion in trade losses. At the commodity level, export losses were far reaching but highly concentrated. Overall, ... more