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March/April Edition of WG&S Magazine Now Online
The March/April edition of the Western Grower & Shipper Magazine can now be found online through a digital flipbook here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/282254/ Starting with the January/February 2018 edition, Western Growers officially launched its magazine in a digital flipbook format. In addition to receiving your print edition in the mail, the digital flipbook format allows you to…
WG Offices Closed on Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, all Western Growers’ offices will be closed on Monday, September 4. Offices will reopen on Tuesday.
WG Urges Trump to Not Withdraw from South Korea Trade Deal
Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif sent a letter to President Trump yesterday urging him not to withdraw from the U.S. – Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). “I would strongly urge you to not withdraw from KORUS or any other existing trade agreement, the disruption that such actions would cause to the fresh produce ...
Keep Up To Date with Conference Happenings with Western Growers App
Forget you conference schedule in the hotel room? Don’t know what time a breakout session starts? Want to read the bio of an upcoming speaker with a click of a button? No problem. The official mobile app for the 2017 Western Growers 92nd Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now available for download. This ...
Bogey, Par, Birdie, Eagle and Albatross! Register for Golf at WG Annual Meeting
The Western Growers’ Golf Tournament is back—and this time, it will be held at the Revere Golf Club, designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. The 2017 “Tee it High, Let it Fly” Golf Tournament will be held during the WG Annual Meeting, on Wednesday, November 1 at ...
Advocate, Innovate, Celebrate During WG 92nd Annual Meeting
The brightest minds in agriculture are coming together for Western Growers’ 92nd Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 29 – November 1, 2017. This year’s event includes dynamic and engaging sessions across a wide range of topics impacting agriculture. Breakout session will highlight timely topics such as: Healthcare: guidance on providing effective and ...
Jim Gaffigan Brings Comedy to WG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas
Grammy-nominated Comedian Jim Gaffigan will be taking the stage in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, October 30 during the Western Growers 92nd Annual Meeting. Known as the “King of Clean Comedy,” Gaffigan proved his comic merit and steadily climbed the ladder to stand-up success, eventually landing an appearance on David Letterman’s talk show Late Show ...
Bogey, Par, Birdie, Eagle and Albatross — Register for Golf at WG Annual Meeting
The Western Growers’ Golf Tournament is back—and this time, it will be held at the Revere Golf Club, designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. The 2017 “Tee it High, Let it Fly” Golf Tournament will be held during the WG Annual Meeting, on Wednesday, November 1 at ...
Halloween Masquerade Ball – The Most Anticipated Event of the Year!
A tradition for over 90 years, the Industry Partner’s event is one of the most anticipated events at the Annual Meeting. And this year, it is returning bigger and better than ever as a Halloween Masquerade Ball. Join us on October 31, 2017, during the 92nd Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, for an evening ...
Save the Date for Forbes 2017 AgTech Summit in June
Mark your calendars! The Forbes AgTech Summit is returning to Salinas on June 28- 29, 2017, where 600 of the smartest and most entrepreneurial minds in Silicon Valley and global agriculture will come together to tackle some of the world’s most critical challenges. Held for the third straight year, the Summit fosters lively debate and ...
Input Needed for AgTech Survey
In an effort to develop technologies that meet growers’ exact needs, the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology (WGCIT) and its resident start-up companies invite you to participate in our AgTech Survey. The agtech startups working out of the WGCIT are dedicated to creating technologies based on growers’ input. The results of this short ...
Upcoming Tech Talk Features Startup that Delivers High-Yielding Fertilizer
Plant Nutrition Technologies (PNT), one of 31 agtech startups in the WG Center for Innovation & Technology, will be hosting a Tech Talk on March 28. They will be speaking about their unique bio-mineral fertilizers that create healthier and stronger plants that bear more robust fruits and vegetables. Join us either online or in person ...
Western Growers Announces Newsroom for Media
Western Growers has developed a “Western Growers Newsroom” to provide journalists with a central location where they can gather news and assets about Western Growers and its members for use in developing future stories. “The Western Growers Newsroom will further our efforts to provide media with the crucial information needed to write balanced stories about ...
Trade-Up Pilot Program Now Available in San Joaquin Valley
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently announced its Grant Solicitation for the Off-Road Mobile Agricultural Equipment Trade-Up Pilot Project in the San Joaquin Valley (Trade-Up Pilot Project). At CARB’s discretion, the solicitation includes the option to award a Grant Agreement for fiscal year 2017-18, funding up to $3,000,000 for this project. The Trade-Up Pilot ...
Tech Talk Next Week: Trace Genomics on Soil Health Management
Tune in to our next Tech Talk on Tuesday, April 25, where Trace Genomics will speak about technology that improves soil health and disease management. Trace Genomics, one of 35 agtech startups in the WG Center for Innovation & Technology, makes it easy for growers to understand the disease pressures in their land before putting ...
Western Growers Rolls Out New Online Invoicing System
It’s that time of year again for membership renewals, but this year we are changing things up. We are excited to provide you with the option to renew online via email notification. This is designed to simplify the experience, save time and money, and provide a secure, fast and easy solution for your renewal. All ...
May 24 Lunch & Learn Discusses Best Practices for Bee Safety
Honey bees play a key role in the pollination of several specialty crops, and on May 24, you can explore best practices for keeping bees healthy and increasing their population. Colony numbers have changed over time due to several challenges, including parasites, diseases, less genetic diversity, lack of forage diversity, poor bee nutrition, exposure to ...
Aerial Imagery for Agriculture to be Detailed in May 23 Tech Talk
During this month’s Tech Talk, TerrAvion will reveal how to utilize aerial imagery to make farming operations more profitable. TerrAvion Vice President Bob Westbrook will discuss how their aerial imagery subscription service delivers weekly images at plant or row-level resolution to guide management, agronomy, pest protection and forecasting. TerrAvion, an agtech startup in the Western ...
Help WG Foundation Win USA Today Networks’ Grant — Voting ENDS Friday
In an effort to seek more creative alternatives to raise funds, the Western Growers Foundation has entered “A Community Thrives (ACT)” video contest, hosted by the USA Today Network. As our submission, we posted a video about the importance of helping schools create and fund edible school gardens. You can help by voting for the ...
Producers, Applicators and Beekeepers Supporting Bee Health
Honey bees play a key role in the pollination of several specialty crops, and on May 24, you can explore best practices for keeping bees healthy and increasing their population. Colony numbers have changed over time due to several challenges, including parasites, diseases, less genetic diversity, lack of forage diversity, poor bee nutrition, exposure to ...