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.
Raisin Bargaining Association Introduces Combination Pricing Program
The California raisin industry is evolving as growers and packers navigate through difficult times. The Raisin Bargaining Association (RBA) is adapting as well to protect the interests of its members and negotiate sustainable prices for raisin growers. Watch this brief interview with RBA Chairman Dwayne Cardoza as he introduces a new combination program for 2020 raisin crop pricing and read …
Raisin Bargaining Association Makes New Raisin Price Offer
As raisin growers begin to prepare for a new season, most are still uncertain as to what their returns will be for their labors in bringing in the 2020 raisin crop. There is a lot of uncertainty during these unprecedented times, and with their livelihoods in limbo from year to year due to delayed price agreements between the the Raisin …
Raisin Bargaining Association Announces Big Changes
The California raisin industry is evolving and the Raisin Bargaining Association with it, as RBA leadership looks to better meet the needs of its grower membership. Watch this brief interview with RBA representative Dwayne Cardoza as he shares how the association is refocusing its mission to the core objectives it was founded on. Much more to be shared virtually in …
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