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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Build and Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week it is accepting fiscal year 2026 applications for grants to create revolving loan funds to build and improve water and wastewater disposal systems in rural areas. USDA is making funds available through the Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects program. This program helps qualified nonprofit organizations…
Much Anticipated Ag Labor Reform Bill Now Public, Cosponsors Needed for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act
Western Growers, along with our allied organizations, has worked closely with Congressman GT Thompson on this legislation and is one of over 35 organizations supporting the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act. This legislation would create stability and predictability for employer costs, expand access to the H‑2A program for longer seasons and other sectors including dairy, and…
Western Growers Testifies Before Congress in Support of USMCA
Today, Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia testified before Congress on the importance of preserving and strengthening the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), while highlighting opportunities to improve transparency and ensure more balanced standards in critical areas such as labor and food safety. “I think it’s very important that we see USMCA renewed with some important…
California Unveils Roadmap Aimed to Streamline Food Safety and Water Regulations
SACRAMENTO, June 4, 2026 – The Newsom administration today released the final recommendations from a study that intends to improve food safety and water quality reporting for California’s agricultural community. This interagency collaboration between the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), and the State Water Resources…
New CALES Dean Announced at University of Arizona
The University of Arizona has named Dr. George W. Smith as the next Dean of the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES). Dr. Smith currently serves as a Professor of Animal Science at Michigan State University (MSU), where he also holds leadership roles as Director of AgBioResearch and Senior Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and Natural…