Articles by Lydia Johnson

Farm Hands West: Anderson tapped as Chamber water issues advocate; American Floral Endowment elections; Duarte names new COS

08/28/24 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

The California Chamber of Commerce added Kristopher Anderson to staff as a water issues policy advocate. Anderson was most recently with the Association of California Water Agencies. The Napa County Farm Bureau hired Peter Rumble as CEO.

McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture recently added three members to the sales team: Michelle Roman,Bob Steinlage, Angie Munroe. Wish Farms promoted James Peterson to chief operating officer. Russell Stokes joined Casper’s Ice Cream, a subsidiary of MidOcean Partners, as CEO.

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Farm Hands on the Potomac: USDA GOP veterans endorse Harris; France elected NSP chair; Starmann joins ABA; Davidson departs Beer Institute for NTF

08/28/24 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

Amy France was elected chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers board of directors at the board’s annual meeting.Garret Love, Barry Evans, and Dustin Borden were also elected as new board members. Allison Starmann joined the American Beverage Association as general counsel and executive vice president of legal and regulatory affairs.

Stephanie Pizzoferrato joined CropLife America as director of state government relations. ICYMI: Rod Snyder departed from his post as top agriculture adviser at the Environmental Protection Agency.

Daybreak Aug. 23: Harris could accelerate green transition, Vilsack says

08/23/24 2:41 PM By Philip Brasher, Lydia Johnson, Rebekah Alvey, and Noah Wicks

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Democratic National Convention this week in his personal capacity, and we got his views on a possible Kamala Harris presidency.

Daybreak Aug. 22: Regan says Harris will carry forward on climate, environmental justice

08/22/24 12:00 PM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Rebekah Alvey, Noah Wicks, and Lydia Johnson

EPA Administrator Michael Regan expects Kamala Harris to build on the Biden administration’s climate policy and environmental justice initiatives, if she's elected to the presidency.

Daybreak Aug. 21: Walz headlines DNC Day 3

08/21/24 10:46 AM By Steve Davies, Rebekah Alvey, Noah Wicks, Lydia Johnson, and Philip Brasher

Farm Hands West: Quiñonez to join California Advocates; IFPA slates 2025 BOD; USApple elections

08/21/24 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

California Advocates added Adam Quiñonez to staff as managing director. The International Fresh Produce Association announced the 2025 board of directors slate to be confirmed by a ballot at the 2024 Global Fresh Produce Floral show. Rebecca Meyers joined Honeybear Brands as national sales director. Brett Baker, president of United Apple Sales, will serve as USApple board chair.

Daybreak Aug. 20: DNC kicks off; platform affirms Biden agenda

08/20/24 12:29 PM By Steve Davies, Lydia Johnson, Philip Brasher, Noah Wicks, and Rebekah Alvey

The Democratic National Convention heads into its second day in Chicago. The Canadian government is pushed by U.S. farm groups to head off a rail strike, A bipartisan group of lawmakers press USDA for a "strategic initiative" to combat avian influenza.

Daybreak Aug. 19: Democrats look to reach rural voters

08/19/24 12:03 PM By Steve Davies, Rebekah Alvey, Noah Wicks, Lydia Johnson, and Philip Brasher

President Joe Biden will address the Democratic National Convention tonight to help kick off what the Democrats hope will be an important step toward retaining control of the White House – and both chambers of Congress.

Farm Hands West: Top ag official departs EPA; Florida Tomato groups add Guenther; Smith joins Valent; Mushroom Council taps Wood

08/14/24 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

Rod Snyder is departing from his post as top agriculture advisor at the Environmental Protection Agency. Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., named Emily Carwell as chief of staff in her personal office. Jason Smith joined Valent U.S.A. as vice president of sales. The Mushroom Council tapped Amy Wood as president and CEO. Stephanie Pizzoferrato joined CropLife America as director of state government relations.

Daybreak Aug. 9: Klobuchar: Senate Ag leaders need to compromise on farm bill

08/09/24 9:32 AM By Philip Brasher, Noah Wicks, and Lydia Johnson

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the Minnesota Democrat in line to take over as chair or ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee next year, insists it’s still possible to pass a new farm bill in the lame duck session at the end of the year.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dec. 20, 2024: Todd Van Hoose on Farm Credit System, farm economy

The Farm Credit System has experienced many changes in recent decades to better support rural America. Todd Van Hoose, retiring president and CEO of the Farm Credit Council, discussed the viability of lenders in 2025 and looked back at a historic farm bill advocacy push. Christy Seyfert will succeed Van Hoose in January.

Then, The Russell Group’s Jessica Schulken and John Weber from Monument Advocacy discuss the potential impacts of DOGE and what influence RFK Jr. may have on the food and agriculture industries.

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