Modesto, CA-based Ratto Bros. Inc. is very representative of the agricultural industry at large. It has a long family history in agriculture and deep roots so commonplace in the fresh produce industry. But it also has developed its own unique niche that has set it apart from the norm and allowed it to thrive as ...
After 45 years on the Western Growers Board of Directors, Gary Pasquinelli stepped down in November having served the longest tenure in the 90-plus year history of the association. “Our longest serving board member is not only one of the most active producers in the industry, he puts his time, talent and treasure into everything ...
After 43 years with Western Growers—the last 25 as the number two person—Western Growers Senior Executive Vice President Matt McInerney is retiring in March of 2019, after the association’s first board meeting of the year. McInerney grew up in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley, the youngest of five kids. His mother was a registered nurse ...
Researchers in Australia first began looking at a new technique called speed breeding eight years ago, and U.S. researchers have followed suit with their own trial projects in recent years. The concept involves exposing plants to an inordinate amount of light in a close greenhouse environment in an effort to speed up the growing process ...
As an installer of ground-mounted solar panels, Russell Pacific was continually being asked for help regarding the maintenance of those installations, particularly in regard to the overgrowth of weeds and other ground cover. After a while, the overgrowth can block the sun’s view and cut down on the efficiency of the panels. Vice President of ...