WG&S Magazine

IMMIGRATION REFORM Compromise reached on agricultural component; much debate and political posturing forthcoming

An immigration reform compromise was reached by the major ag players.

It was a remarkable scene as WG President and CEO Tom Nassif sat in front of news cameras with United Farm Worker President Arturo Rodriguez, as well as other members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition on April 18, and touted the compromise the ag leaders had reached on the agricultural guest worker component of comprehensive immigration reform.

Christopher Ranch is one of the top garlic grower-shippers in North America

Garlic Giant’s Demeanor Epitomizes Best Ag Has to Offer

Irrigation technology is evolving rapidly.

IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY New data and advancements designed to improve efficiency

Sprinkler efficiency has improved tremendously in recent years.

SPRINKLER EFFICIENCY Switching from brass could pay dividends

School gardens donated by WG Foundation in Oakland

WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION UPDATE Children Achieve

Sprinkler efficiency has improved tremendously in recent years.

SPRINKLER EFFICIENCY Switching from brass could pay dividends

2013 May 1.

If there was one thing, Craig Stafford of Nelson Irrigation could get growers to do it would be to replace their brass sprinkler heads with his firm’s proprietary Rotator® sprinklers made of high impact strength plastic.

Thoughts on Choosing the Next Speaker of the Assembly

2013 May 1.

The 2012 elections brought major changes to the California Legislature as two reforms combined to produce a wave of competition in districts where incumbency and Sacramento power had dictated the outcome in previous elections.

Rep. Darin Mitchell,representing Arizona’s 13th House district which stretches from the suburbs of Phoenix to Yuma

2013 May 1.

Darin Mitchell, was elected to Arizona’s House of Representatives in November 2012, in his first try for public office.  His candidacy was a bit controversial as his residency status was challenged by some fellow Republicans with the courts finally ruling he was eligible to run close to the general electi

Irrigation — A Priority?

2013 May 1.

The simple truth that people need both food and water, and plants need water to produce food has long been recognized in California.  Water Code section 106 provides “the use of water for domestic purposes is the highest use of water and that the next highest use is for irrigation.”

Features

An immigration reform compromise was reached by the major ag players.

IMMIGRATION REFORM Compromise reached on agricultural component; much debate and political posturing forthcoming

2013 May 3.

It was a remarkable scene as WG President and CEO Tom Nassif sat in front of news cameras with United Farm Worker President Arturo Rodriguez, as well as other members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition on April 18, and touted the compromise the ag leaders had reached on the agricultural guest worker component of comprehensive immigration reform.

More President's Notes Stories

PRESIDENT’S NOTES Industry Teamwork Gets the Job Done
IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY New data and advancements designed to improve efficiency
SPRINKLER EFFICIENCY Switching from brass could pay dividends
WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION UPDATE Children Achieve

Agriculture And The Law

Irrigation — A Priority?

2013 May 1.

The simple truth that people need both food and water, and plants need water to produce food has long been recognized in California.  Water Code section 106 provides “the use of water for domestic purposes is the highest use of water and that the next highest use is for irrigation.”

More Agriculture And The Law Stories

Ag & the Law: Joint Employer Liability After Arredondo
Ag & the Law: New California Pregnancy Disability Leave Regulations
Ag & the Law: Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Ag & the Law Pre-Work Activities Can Cause Unpaid Wage Issue

Insurance Corner

WG TOOLBOX Web-Based Platform to Aid Growers Track & Accumulate Data

2013 April 1.

For several years now, Hank Giclas, Western Growers senior vice president of science, technology and strategic planning, has had a vision for a web-based platform that could help growers accumulate, store and regurgitate the data they need to provide to both government officials and the buyer community about the products they grow and ship.

More Insurance Corner Stories

Insurance Corner: Night Shifts in Agriculture
Insurance Corner: “Spring Cleaning” Your Coverage
Insurance Corner: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business and Employees Abroad in a Global Economy
Insurance Corner AZ Comp Fund Now Owned By Policyholders

Director Profile

Dominic DiMare

Director Profile: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Farm

2013 March 5.

Detour:  Dominic DiMare was born in an agricultural family with major holdings on both coasts.  “There are a lot of expectations that come with being involved with a family farming operation,” he said.

More Director Profile Stories

Family Tradition Fuels Taylor's Innovation
A Farmer at Heart
Expanding Horizon Leads Sammy Duda to California
San Joaquin: Born & Bred