News

Immigration Reform

Mike Stuart of Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association; Arturo Rodriguez of the United Farm Workers Union; WG’s Tom Nassif ...

Ag Takes Center Stage at Regional Marketing Conference

Western Growers Offices Closed Monday

Comedian John Pinette to Headline Annual Meeting Award Dinner

Board Wraps up Productive Week in D.C.

Groundwater Update Meetings Next Week

2013 May 23.

Throughout the last six months, a task force of agricultural representatives from Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and San Benito Counties has actively created a groundwater cooperative monitoring program for Regional Board approval.

Board Wraps up Productive Week in D.C.

2013 May 23.

The Western Growers Board of Directors wrapped up a productive week in Washington Thursday. Members of the group, led by WG Chairman Steve Barnard and CEO and President Tom Nassif, focused their energy on immigration reform, farm bill issues and food safety regulations.

Kern County Losses Bring Crop Insurance to Forefront

2013 May 21.

Kern County growers recently experienced excessive winds and rain resulting in potential crop losses for almond and cherry growers. After this damage to permanent crops, now is a good time to take a look at one of the few safety nets available to growers. Crop Insurance is a tool that can diminish the financial impact of weather related devastation.

Gov. Brown Speeds Up Water Transfers

2013 May 21.

With near record-low precipitation in California this year, Governor Jerry Brown issued an Executive Order this week to streamline approvals for voluntary water transfers to assist California’s agricultural industry.

Real Farmers. Real Stories.

Meet California and Arizona Family Farmers and their Employees

Immigration

Immigration Reform

2013 April 18.

Mike Stuart of Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association; Arturo Rodriguez of the United Farm Workers Union; WG’s Tom Nassif ...

Farm Labor

WG Board Meets in DC

2013 May 21.

Members of the Western Growers Board of Directors are meeting in Washington, D.C. this week at a crucial moment for critical issues in the agriculture industry. While there, the board is meeting with national opinion and policy makers to discuss the need for immigration reform, specialty crop concerns with passage of the Farm Bill, food safety regulations and other pressing issues.

Environment

WG Recommends, EPA Approves Sulfoxaflor

2013 May 9.

The EPA announced Monday it granted unconditional registrations for the new active ingredient sulfoxaflor, according to a news release from the agency. Western Growers recommended the approval of sulfloxaflor, which has been granted for use on ...