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Water Supply Coalition Issues Urgent Call to Increase Water Funding in Current California State Budget

A coalition of more than 20 businesses asks for a clear target from Gov. Newsom and legislators to grow the water supply.

Ann Donahue Jun 15 2022 in Water Supply

Comment Period to Revise LGMA-Approved Guidelines Closes Tomorrow

The comment period closing date associated with revisions on Pre-harvest Product Testing in the LGMA-approved guidelines closes June 15, 2022. Western Growers will host a web discussion to publicly present and discuss all proposed changes and comments received during the comment period. The webinar date will be confirmed once the comment period concludes.

Sonia Salas Jun 14 2022 in Food Safety

New VofV Episode: Space AG and the Secret to Producing More Food with Less Effort

Fresh off being accepted into the elite THRIVE agtech accelerator and winning the Innovation Award at THRIVE Demo Day 2022, Space AG Co-Founder and CEO Guillermo de Vivanco joins Voices of the Valley to discuss the evolution of his company in the digital agriculture arena.

Space AG is a software platform that increases efficiencies through digitization and data collection - but always by keeping an eye on the human impact.

Ann Donahue Jun 14 2022 in Ag Tech

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Approved by Congress, Ready for President Joe Biden’s Signature

On June 13, the U.S. House passed S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. This bill – which passed earlier this year with bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate - will crack down on unreasonable practices by container shipping lines, bolster U.S. enforcement against uncompetitive carrier practices and improve transparency for exporters.

Tracey Chow Jun 14 2022 in Shipping

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