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Aug 25 Webinar: How is Whole Genome Sequencing Impacting the Produce Industry?
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly gaining traction as a tool for identifying the exact origins of an illness outbreak—but what is it and how does it work? On August 25, Western Growers, in partnership with the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association, will host a free webinar briefing by the U.S. ...
Whole Genome Sequencing Discussed During Aug 25 Industry Webinar
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly gaining traction as a tool for identifying the exact origins of an illness outbreak—but what is it and how does it work? On August 25, Western Growers, in partnership with the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association, will host a free webinar briefing by the U.S. ...
Learn About Energy-Savings Innovation During Aug 30 Tech Talk in Salinas
Concentric Power will discuss how to fully optimize energy efficiency and cost structure through innovative energy-savings technology during a Tech Talk on August 30 at the WG Center for Innovation & Technology in Salinas, Calif. Concentric Power, an inaugural resident of the Center, manufactures and deploys high-efficiency energy modules for onsite electric power generation and…
Organic Compost Purchase Deadline Set for August 22
Western Growers urges organic producers that rely on composted green waste in whole or in part to consider purchasing or contracting to purchase compost from their suppliers before August 22, 2016. On June 20, 2016, the federal court issued a decision in the Center for Environmental Health v. Vilsack case striking down a five-year-old federal ...
FDA Extends Certain FSMA Compliance Dates, Issues Draft Guidance
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule that extends the compliance dates for certain provisions in four of the seven foundational rules of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). These changes are part of FDA’s efforts to ensure the feasibility of implementation of the rules while still protecting public health. ...
WEBINAR THURSDAY: How is Whole Genome Sequencing Impacting the Produce Industry?
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly gaining traction as a tool for identifying the exact origins of an illness outbreak—but what is it and how does it work? On August 25, Western Growers, in partnership with the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association, will host a free webinar briefing by the U.S. ...
Member Input Needed to Help Prepare Future Ag Workforce
In an effort to develop programs that prepare tomorrow’s highly-skilled workforce for jobs in the industry, Western Growers has collaborated with Hartnell College to gauge the needs of Ag employers through an Agricultural Sector Labor Market Survey. The results of the survey will be used to help tailor Hartnell’s Science Technology Engineering and Math (“STEM”)-based ...
Climate Change Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk
On Tuesday, the Assembly approved SB32—the climate change legislation that would increase and make permanent statewide greenhouse gas emission reductions mandates. SB32 would set a new statewide goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. The current climate law, AB32, required the state to reach 1990 levels ...
WG Showcasing Latest in AgTech Innovation During Annual Meeting
For the second year, Western Growers will be showcasing the latest agricultural technologies during the Innovation Arena II workshop at the 91st Annual Meeting in Kauai. Innovation Arena II will introduce attendees to cutting-edge technological innovations and specialized services designed to help you manage scarce resources, overcome intense regulatory and marketplace pressure and deliver…
HR Practices and Compensation Survey Available in September, iPad Winner Announced
The Western Growers 2016 HR Practices and Compensation Survey is now closed and the final results will be available for purchase in late September. As a special thank you for contributing to the 2016 survey, Western Growers randomly selected one participant to receive a 16 GB iPad Air2. The winner is Veronica Luna of Rancho ...
Western Growers Establishes Strategic Alliance with JLT to Provide Global Insurance Solutions
Western Growers Insurance Services, Inc. is expanding its global reach through a new strategic alliance with JLT Specialty USA, one of the world’s leading insurance brokerages. The alliance provides Western Growers (WG) the ability to offer agribusiness and food clients direct access to global insurance carriers. Additionally, this relationship provides the opportunity to tap into ...
Harassment Policy Not Enough to Minimize Employer Liability
The Society for Human Resource Management recently reported a case setting the precedent that a detailed policy is not always enough to shield an employer against liability for sexual harassment. An employee of the Caddo Parish School Board in Louisiana felt that she was being verbally and physically harassed by her supervisor, but failed to ...
Governor Signs Short-Live Climate Pollutants Bill
Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1383 (Lara) on Monday, which establishes the nation’s toughest restrictions on short-lived climate pollutants including black carbon, fluorinated gases and methane. Specifically, the law will require the California Air Resources Board to approve and implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants to achieve a reduction…
WG to Offer FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course
The new FDA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed or overseen by a “preventive controls qualified individual.” One way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls ...
Agralogics, BAM and AgriData Join WG Center for Innovation & Technology
Over the past month, the WG Center for Innovation & Technology in Salinas, Calif. has added three more agtech innovators to its roster. The Center is now home to a total of 24 agtech start-up companies who are working individually and collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to the most pressing issues facing the ag industry. ...
Congratulatory Ads, Tables for Award of Honor Dinner Deadline Now Extended
To celebrate their successes, Western Growers (WG) is honoring Miles and Garland Reiter during the Award of Honor Dinner at Western Growers 91st Annual Meeting in Hawaii. This is the first time in WG’s history that the Board of Directors has chosen two individuals to receive the award together, and there is no pair more worthy ...
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course – October 19 – 21
The new FDA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed or overseen by a “preventive controls qualified individual.” One way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls ...
WG to Offer ACA Compliance and Reporting Webinar on October 6
Western Growers is hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 6, to help you avoid tax penalties and remain in compliance with the latest Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements. Under ACA, employers with 50 or more full-time employees and equivalents must offer qualifying health benefits coverage to full-time employees and dependents at least once per year. ...
Bayer Accepts EAB Decision to Cancel Belt
Yesterday, Bayer announced they will accept the decision of EPA’s Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) and not dispute the cancellation of flubendiamide, or Belt, in the United States. In August, the EAB issued its final ruling on Bayer’s appeal of EPA’s notice to cancel Belt, upholding an earlier EPA Administrative Law Judge decision to cancel Belt ...
Preventive Controls Course Starts on Oct. 19
The new FDA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed or overseen by a “preventive controls qualified individual.” One way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls ...