With California raisin harvest underway, growers are confident that more of their raisins will have a home domestically due to record USDA purchases of their raisins announced recently. Watch this brief interview with Raisin Bargaining Association representatives Charles Salmon and Dwayne Cardoza for more details on the government buys and the status of price negotiations for the 2023 raisin crop. …
Raisin Bargaining Association Annual Meeting
Raisin Bargaining Association members are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at the Portuguese Hall in Easton on Saturday March 18 (date was moved back a week due to heavy rainstorms). This will be a great chance for growers to meet with their new President Barry Kriebel, new Chairman Charles Salmon, and six other new board members that have …
Barry Kriebel Takes the Helm as President of the Raisin Bargaining Association
Former Sun-Maid President Barry Kriebel has returned to industry leadership as the new President of the Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA). Approved by the association board of directors on the evening of Feb. 2, watch this brief interview with Barry and Chairman of the selection committee Mitch Sangha to learn more. Read about it in the next issue of American Vineyard Magazine. …
Harvey Singh Steps Up as Chairman of the Raisin Bargaining Association
In addition to the announcement of Dwayne Cardoza stepping down as CEO of the Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA) at their recent annual meeting, Harvey Singh was also announced as the new RBA Chairman. Watch this brief interview with Harvey Singh as he introduces himself and shares his outlook for the California raisin industry. Read more about it in the May issue …
Dwayne Cardoza Steps Down as CEO of the Raisin Bargaining Association
Attendees at the recent annual meeting of the Raisin Bargaining Association were surprised to hear Dwayne Cardoza’s announcement that he was stepping down as CEO of the association. This announcement comes after serving several years as Chairman and then as CEO following Kalem Barserian’s retirement. He served the raisin industry faithfully through some very tumultuous times for not only the …
Raisin Bargaining Association Annual Membership Meeting
The Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA) is happy to gather again in-person for their annual membership meeting. Growers will enjoy a lunch and hear from RBA leaders including CEO Dwayne Cardoza to discuss the current state of the California raisin industry and their organization. RSVP to Attend by March 1st.
American Vineyard August Issue
Contents of the August Issue: When Smoke Gets in Your Wine New Smoke Taint Report Offers Guidance RBA Receiving Services More Options This Raisin Harvest Comparing Bird Management Tactics Dry Year Will Likely Draw More Birds to Vineyards The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs California North Carolina Washington
American Vineyard July Issue
Contents of the July Issue: UV Treatment Could be “Game Changer” WAVEx Addresses Powdery Mildew Fungicide Resistance RBA Gathers Strength Post-Pandemic Raisin Growers Anticipate Better Year & Prices Protecting Vineyards with Drones The Modern Scarecrow The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs California Georgia North Carolina Oregon Washington
California Raisin Outlook: Prices, Production & the RBA
Watch this brief interview with Dwayne Cardoza from the Raisin Bargaining Association as he shared some key insights on the current state of the California raisin industry at their recent annual meeting. Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine. Please thank this video’s sponsor Vmech for their industry support.
California Raisin Marketing Board Gets Shut Down
Just last month, a vote passed to shut down the California Raisin Marketing Board. But what of generic California raisin marketing and the iconic dancing raisins? Watch this brief interview with Dwayne Cardoza from the Raisin Bargaining Association and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine. Please thank this video’s sponsor Vmech for their industry support.
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