Today, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the details of a $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals. This is the second round of such funding. While the bulk of the funding will go toward the Market Facilitation Program in the ...
Chairman Ron Ratto concluded the July Board of Directors Meeting earlier today. Over the past three days, nearly 40 directors met in Newport Beach, Calif., to deliberate on policy issues most critical to the future of Western Growers members, and to provide staff continued guidance on association priorities. Key highlights from the meeting are noted ...