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Applications Now Open for Up to $250,000 Total Investment for AgTech Startups
Start-up companies who are inventing ag technologies now have the opportunity to compete for investments totaling up to $250,000 to support the development and growth of their businesses. Western Growers has officially opened the application period for AgSharks™, a new initiative where selected entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to a panel of experts who will decide ...
Clean Energy Tech Talk: A Shifting Energy Future for Agriculture
Deploying a renewable energy project can have a lot of moving parts, and on Tuesday, September 26, Alta Energy will help you navigate through the complexity. Join us for our monthly Tech Talk, where Aaron Enz, CEO of Alta Energy, will discuss current and future clean energy opportunities for the fresh produce industry. The webinar ...
WG Teams with United Fresh to Provide Recall Insurance to Fresh Produce Industry
Western Growers and the United Fresh Produce Association have entered into a formal marketing agreement to jointly promote the Western Growers Shield™, a first-of-its-kind insurance program specifically designed to protect food companies from recall liability. Under the terms of the agreement, United Fresh will exclusively endorse and promote this proprietary program encompassing property,…
Validation of Processes Covered in Third Installment of Food Safety Webinar Series
Tune in to the third installment of the “Food Safety Findings” four-part webinar series, where Western Growers experts condense research presentations from the Center for Produce Safety’s Research Symposium into actionable insights for members. Today’s newly released webinar highlights pertinent research and data surrounding validation of scientific processes as they relate to food…
Tax Proposal Summary Document Released
Yesterday, Republican leaders working on tax reform proposals released a nine-page document highlighting the various components of what may be included in tax reform legislation moving through Congress later this year. The proposal mentions several key components of a new tax package, but also leaves several key matters completely or partially unaddressed. The Republican proposal would:…
2017 California Legislative Update
The California Legislature closed out the legislative year on September 15, 2017, and will not be returning to Sacramento until January 3, 2018. All attention is now on Governor Brown who has until October 15 to sign or veto the bills that have made it to his desk. It is important to note that the ...
Almond Alliance Signs MOU with Western Growers to Expand Insurance Services
Western Growers Insurance Services has developed a strategic partnership with the Almond Alliance of California to advance the breadth of health benefits and insurance services available to members of the Alliance. On September 27, 2017, WGIS and the Alliance entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to provide proprietary insurance programs and full-service risk management solutions ...
Affordable Care Act Reporting Detailed in October 19 Webinar
Pinnacle Claims Management, Inc. (PCMI) will host a webinar on Thursday, October 19, 2017, to cover upcoming changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements, as well as provide an overview of the Pinnacle ACA Dashboard. Resident ACA expert and PCMI Compliance Counsel, Jon Alexander, will guide you through the 2017 updates to the ACA ...
CDPR Releases Proposed Chlorpyrifos Mitigation Measures
On Tuesday, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) posted their Evaluation and Options for Interim Mitigation Measures to Reduce Acute Chlorpyrifos Exposure to Bystanders. Western Growers believes that the proposed mitigation measures are overly conservative and unnecessary. The mitigation measures are based on a model that has not been validated for predicting exposure and…
Tech Talk Reveals Innovative Technology that Forecasts Yields
Join us for the October 24 Tech Talk® as Cyrille Habis, CEO and co-founder of AgriData, reveals new technology that allows growers to forecast yields several weeks prior to harvest. AgriData, one of 48 agtech startups housed in the WG Center for Innovation & Technology, provides yield estimation and management technology with unmatched accuracy for ...
October 19 — Affordable Care Act Reporting Webinar
Pinnacle Claims Management, Inc. (PCMI) will host a webinar on Thursday, October 19, 2017, to cover upcoming changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements, as well as provide an overview of the Pinnacle ACA Dashboard. Resident ACA expert and PCMI Compliance Counsel, Jon Alexander, will guide you through the 2017 updates to the ACA ...
Millennials, Collaboration and Taking Action for Ag Highlighted during 2017 WG Annual Meeting
The Western Growers 92nd Annual Meeting in Las Vegas concluded on Wednesday. More than 550 attendees enjoyed networking socials, captivating educations breakout sessions and thought-provoking keynote speeches. Highlights from the meeting include: BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 2017 WG Chairman Sammy Duda (Duda Farm Fresh Foods) passed the gavel to Craig Reade (Bonipak Produce) to become ...
Celebrate the Global Day of Giving with Western Growers Foundation
Celebrate the Global Day of Giving with Western Growers Foundation The Western Growers Foundation is ending the year by participating in #GivingTuesday. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, this special day encourages people to be charitable following the opulent and widely-recognized shopping events known as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Kick off the charitable season ...
WG&S Magazine Now Available Through Digital Flipbook
WG&S Magazine has been your trusted source for news and updates about the specialty crop industry for nearly 90 years—and now it is available online through a digital flipbook. In addition to receiving your print edition in the mail, you can now read the entire magazine—cover to cover—online. Click here to access the January/February 2018 ...
Senator Flake Works to Remove Seasonal Protection of Perishable Products from NAFTA Negotiations
Last week, Senator Jeff Flake released his hold on the nomination of Chief Agricultural Negotiator nominee Gregory Doud after successfully securing commitments on NAFTA-related trade priorities from both the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch. Flake, who has long opposed protectionist efforts to restrict cross-border imports, first placed…
ACWA Hosts Movie Screening on Future of Water Security
The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) is hosting a movie screening on the future of water sustainability on March 14, followed by a panel discussion with agricultural leaders including Karen Ross and Joe Del Bosque. This screening is sponsored by Western Growers and Clean Water & Jobs in California. The documentary, Beyond the Brink: ...
Donate to Western Growers Foundation with Next Amazon Purchase
Western Growers is now part of AmazonSmile, a charitable program where a percentage of any item purchased on an Amazon website will be donated to the Western Growers Foundation automatically. AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on ...
Save the Date for WG’s Annual Meeting 2018 in Palm Desert
Western Growers will be hosting its 93rd Annual Meeting on October 28 – 31, 2018, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. Registration will open shortly. More information can be found at http://www.wgannualmeeting.com/. To become a sponsor for this year’s annual meeting, contact Kim Sherman at (949) 885-2265.
Rick Antle, T&A CEO and Ag Visionary, Passes Away at 61
It is with heavy heart to report that Rick Antle, president and CEO of Tanimura & Antle, passed away on Saturday, April 14, following a brief battle with cancer. Antle was 61 years old. “Rick was the driving force of much of the success at T&A and his leadership is credited with countless innovations and ...
Immigration, Trade and Farm Bill Hot Topics during D.C. Board Meeting
Western Growers’ Board of Directors met with nearly 30 key legislative representatives and regulatory officials in Washington, D.C., this week to vocalize the need for immigration reform and hear updates about U.S. trade actions and the farm bill renewal. The Board spent Tuesday speaking with members of the Senate, while Wednesday was dedicated to having ...