Due to recent Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) violations on several export shipments to Taiwan, Western Growers reminds members that while the U.S. may have established tolerances on a particular pesticide/fungicide, other countries’ threshold limits may be lower or non-established. Such violations will not only place the individual shipper on enhanced surveillance, but in many cases will…
The pea leafminer (Lirigomyza langei) is considered by Japan to be a quarantine pest. Within the last month, several vegetable shipments inspected at Japanese ports were found to contain the pea leafminer. While the shipments were permitted entry following fumigation, any continuation of pest finds could result in Japan taking stricter action on entry in ...
Shippers that have sales of product destined for Ohio may be surprised to learn that they may be subject to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT). The CAT is an annual tax imposed on “the privilege of doing business in Ohio,” measured by taxable gross receipts for product that finds its way into the state. ...
Do you have questions about water conservation? Are you ready to learn more about water conservation from world leaders in water management? Then you should register for USDA’s “Prove Solutions to Drought Stress” workshop being held in Modesto on January 12-13, 2016. The workshop will provide participants with water management strategies for perennial crops with ...
According to information recently released by the University of Arizona, the agriculture industry in Arizona contributes more than $17 billion to the state’s economy. With so much at stake, the first annual Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable was held in Mesa, Arizona today and featured Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture ...
Earlier this week, House and Senate conferees released the conference report for the reauthorization of the Highway bill. The House passed the legislation earlier today by a vote of 359 to 65 and the Senate will likely take it up Friday or early next week. Our nation’s highway and rail system are in need of ...
In an effort to better understand the labor needs required for the winter vegetable season, staff members of the Nogales and Tijuana Consulates traveled to Yuma yesterday and met with WG Board Member Sonny Rodriguez of The Growers Company in Somerton, Arizona, to discuss H-2A processes and to see the harvest in action. Andy ...
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has announced that it is preparing to issue a proposed regulation in February 2016 that is intended to further restrict the use of pesticides near schools. This regulation would likely become effective in 2017. WG has expressed serious concerns about proceeding with this proposed regulation to CDPR and ...
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has placed southern Stanislaus County under quarantine following the detection of two Asian citrus psyllids within the city of Turlock. According the department’s release, “The quarantine also takes in a portion of northern Merced County along its border with Stanislaus County. The quarantine zone measures 101 square miles,…
IRVINE, Calif., (December 4, 2015) — Statement by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif regarding recent developments in the negotiations related to proposed Western drought legislation: “For months, House Republicans have been working in good faith with Senator Feinstein, other western Senators, as well as the federal and state administrations, to craft bipartisan legislation…
SALINAS, Calif. (December 4, 2015) — December 10 will feature the grand opening of an agricultural technology incubator aimed at bringing innovative entrepreneurs together with farmers and other agricultural companies to bring forward creative solutions to the biggest challenges facing agriculture. What A grand opening ceremony to launch the Western Growers Center for Innovation &…
For 150 years, water right holders in California have been king. Riparian holders (those adjacent to natural waterways) and Pre-1914 appropriative right holders (those not on waterways, but who have rights to acquire water from waterways and pipe it for use) are considered senior. Depending on which right is held, right holders are entitled to ...
Rep. Cardenas was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and re-elected in 2014. He served three terms in the California State Assembly and also was elected to the Los Angeles City Council You represent California’s 29th Congressional. What areas does that cover? My district covers a range of about 180 square miles ...
While working on Wall Street, Dan Morash, who studied organic chemistry at Yale and is a Dartmouth M.B.A. graduate, spent a lot of time looking at the adaptive reuse of waste. The global head of energy and infrastructure for CIT was responsible for evaluating the financial and risk characteristics of various waste technologies for his ...
A reminder that Western Growers’ offices will be closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Wishing you and yours, a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year!