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February 2014 Edition of WG&S Magazine Will Be Arriving Soon

The February 2014 edition of the WG&S Magazine is in the mail. Here’s a preview of some of the stories you will see:

Cover Story

Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act: The PACA is here to help!

President’s Notes

Why I Think 2014 is the Year We Get Immigration Reform

Member Profile

Commodity Focus Drives Beachside Produce

Jeff Janas Feb 04 2014 in Agriculture

Western Growers Issues First Monthly Financial Newsletter

On January 31st, Western Growers Financial Services issued its first monthly financial trends newsletter. The antithesis of the department’s Market Wrap-Up piece, the Financial Market Trends Review will look forward...

Matt Lewis Feb 04 2014 in Financial Services

FDA Releases Proposed Rule for Sanitary Transportation of Food

On January 31, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the seventh and final major rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Proposed Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food. Western Growers is currently reviewing these proposed regulations. Comments on this rule are due May 31, 2014.

Ken Gilliland Feb 04 2014 in Shipping

Drought Declaration Consequence: State Water Allocation Drops to Zero; USDA Acts

On January 31, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a zero percent water allocation for State Water Project (SWP) customers if current conditions persist. According to a DWR press release, the new allocation estimate is a direct consequence of Governor Jerry Brown’s state water emergency declaration which was made on January 17. DWR also indicated the zero percent water allocation was made to protect the health and safety of Californians from more severe water shortages in the months ahead.

Dave Puglia Feb 04 2014 in Agriculture

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