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USDA issues second tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Nov. 15 announced the second tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations.... more »
2019/2020 dried fruit production estimated
The International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC) recently released its latest Global Statistical Review with 2019/2020 production forecast updates on tree nuts, peanuts and dried fruits. INC International Nut and... more »
Bioplastics startup mobius wins $500,000 in seed funding at ag tech pitch event
Mobius pbc, an early-stage company that creates waste-based biodegradable polymers to promote sustainable agriculture, won the grand prize of a $500,000 equity investment at Western Growers’ 2019 AgSharks Competition Nov. 12. The pitch competition is... more »
Ryan Talley elected Western Growers chairman
Western Growers is pleased to announce that Ryan Talley, co-owner and farm manager of Talley Farms, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Talley, who has been committed to agriculture for... more »
Western Growers, Farm Bureau react to California water actions
In response to the federal government's new plan that will guide the coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project in California, Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif issued the following... more »
Thieves make life difficult for Michigan apple, pumpkin operations
It's tough running an orchard in Michigan during the busy autumn season. Especially when someone steals your apple or pumpkin crop. "You think of an apple as just an apple, but it's literally a dollar... more »
Western Growers board selects Dave Puglia as next president and CEO
The Western Growers Board of Directors has unanimously selected Dave Puglia as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Puglia will succeed current President and CEO Tom Nassif, who is retiring after 18 years... more »
Agreement to end sale of chlorpyrifos in California by February 2020
The California Environmental Protection Agency announced Oct. 9 that virtually all use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos in California will end next year following an agreement between the Department of Pesticide Regulation and pesticide manufacturers to... more »
Over $305,929 in grants to benefit Vermont specialty crop producers
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces grants totaling $305,929 for eight projects to benefit Vermont fruit, vegetable and value-added producers and increase consumer access to locally produced food. These grants, funded through the USDA... more »
USDA invests $11M In research to support specialty crop efforts
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins announced Oct. 3 that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture has invested $11 million in research that will support specialty crop farmers. “This collaborative public-private... more »
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