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Carrot FAQs
Carrots are a widely grown and consumed vegetable in the U.S. with more than 2.4 billion pounds of the carrots consumed produced domestically (83 percent), and 633 million pounds imported (22 percent) (USDA NASS). In terms of production, California leads carrot production with over 80 percent, followed by states such as Washington, Idaho and Wisconsin. In California, carrot planting and…
Specialty Crops Welcome New USDA Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 19, 2024) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement in response to the USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative announced today. “The last four years have been turbulent for the specialty crop industry due to skyrocketing costs of production inputs, especially labor, as well as competition from imports with…
USDA Announces More than $2 Billion to Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector, Expand Crop Storage for Producers Following 2024 Natural Disasters
Support is available to producers nationwide, and will significantly assist producers of citrus and other specialty crops in the Southeast after Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their…
USDA Designates Two Arizona Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas for Drought S5859
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a…
CDFA Awards $3 Million To Advance Sustainable Pest Management
SACRAMENTO, October 30, 2024 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is excited to announce $3 million in funding for three projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. The BIFS program supports the development, demonstration and adoption of effective and economically viable alternative management practices to address critical pest…
Western Growers Announces Results of 2025-2026 Board of Directors Election
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Nov. 4, 2024) - Western Growers is pleased to announce the results of the 2025-2026 Western Growers Board of Directors elections. The following members have been elected by the membership to serve a two-year term starting in November 2024 at the 98th Western Growers Annual Meeting: D-1 All Arizona except Yuma County Steve Martori III, Martori Farms D-2 Yuma County…
Specialty Program Group Announces Association with Western Growers Assurance Trust Wholesale Employee Benefits Division
November 4, 2024 – Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), a leading operator of specialty insurance brokerage, underwriting and consulting facilities announced that it is beginning an association with the wholesale employee benefits division of Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT), a premier provider of health insurance and employee benefits solutions tailored to the agricultural…
Hub International Expands Agribusiness Insurance and Risk Solutions with Acquisition of Western Growers Insurance Services in California
Chicago and Irvine, California, November 4, 2024 - Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, and Western Growers Association (WG) today announced that Hub has acquired the retail insurance brokerage business of Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS). The acquisition will enhance Hub’s services in the agribusiness industry and better…
Budget Season Compensation Management Webinar
Planning your budget correctly will save you from having to manage challenges later. That’s easier said than done. Join Karen Timmins, Sr. Vice President of Human Resources for Western Growers, and Greg Manns, Sr. Vice President for Industry Insights, on October 30, 2024, at 11:00 am PT to get expert tips on balancing salaries, bonuses and benefits in a way that integrates with…
California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Workshop
Navigating California's New Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements Join us for a crucial and timely in-person presentation focused on California’s new workplace violence prevention mandates, specifically tailored for human resources professionals in the agriculture sector. This 2-hour session will be presented by Western Growers Learning and Development Manager, Priscila Cisneros and…
Join the Coalition Against $26/Hour Minimum Wage Hike in Santa Barbara County
The Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and the Mixteca Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) are advocating for a $26 per hour minimum wage for farmworkers in Santa Barbara County. This proposal could have serious negative consequences for the region’s agricultural economy. If enacted, the $26 minimum wage could drive growers out of business, put…
Specialty Crops Urging Farm Bill Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 4, 2024) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has issued the following statement in response to this week’s letter from the chairs of the Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus – Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.), David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and David G. Valadao (R-Calif.) – to leaders of the U.S. House and Senate. “The status…
FDA’s Unified Human Foods Program, New Model for Field Operations, and Other Modernization Efforts Go into Effect
FDA STATEMENT The following is attributed to Robert M. Califf, M.D., FDA Commissioner, and Jim Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods and Michael Rogers, Associate Commissioner for Inspections and Investigations The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the oldest comprehensive consumer protection agency in the country, is marking a new chapter. For more than a century the FDA has, among…
Reps. Panetta, Valadao Introduce Supplemental Appropriations Bill to Assist Ag Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and David G. Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Agriculture Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. The bill provides an additional $14 billion to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist agriculture producers impacted by losses caused by natural disasters in 2023. “Our farmers and ranchers have been getting hammered with…
New Ag Seasonal Platform Manager, H2 Organizer, Launches to Support Farmers and Temporary Farmworkers
H2 Organizer's companion app, MiChamba, will allow for onboarding, documentation storage, payroll, and communication with managers via mobile app Western Growers, WAFLA, and Scaroni Family of Companies are partner organizations at launch AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology platform H2 Organizer officially launched today with agriculture staffing solution partners…
Card Check: Year One Recap and Insights Webinar
Join Raul Calvo, Owner of Employer Services Consulting, LLC. and Jason Resnick, Sr. Vice President & General Counsel at Western Growers, as we mark one year into the card check process. This webinar will recap the factors influencing the successes and setbacks of the UFW’s unionization efforts and the legal challenges involving the UFW and the Agricultural Labor Relations Board…
Resources for Seasonality and Transition Periods
[last updated 4.2.2025] Leafy Green Industry Stakeholders, We urge you to remain vigilant to maintain best practices during this seasonal transition period. To provide support during this critical time, please reference the resources below, including the recording from the webinar series hosted by Western Growers and the Arizona and California LGMAs covering this topic. Leafy Green…
EPA Unveils Final Herbicide Strategy
Strategy reflects extensive input of growers and other pesticide users WASHINGTON – Today, Aug. 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its final Herbicide Strategy, an unprecedented step in protecting over 900 federally endangered and threatened (listed) species from the potential impacts of herbicide, which are chemicals used to control weeds. EPA will use the strategy to…
Dacthal (DCPA) Product Handling Guidance Provided by AMVAC
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Effective immediately, the EPA’s Emergency Order suspends all registrations- including all sale, distribution and use of DCPA…
WG to Facilitate IAFP Discussion on Field Flooding Preparedness and Food Safety
On January 30, 2025, WG’s Sonia Salas will facilitate a panel discussion during the International Association for Food Protection's webinar on crop field flooding and its impact on food safety. This session will highlight recent research, key food safety considerations and best practices for managing and preparing for flooding events. Recent and ongoing weather events emphasize the…