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U.S. House Votes for Farmers, Passes H.R. 872

IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2011)—Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 in a bipartisan vote, 292-130.

Wendy Fink-Weber Nov 14 2011 in Agriculture

Mitt Romney Discusses Ag Issues at Western Growers Annual Meeting

IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2011)—Presidential candidate and former-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney made a special phone call to the Western Growers 86th Annual Meeting in San Diego today to discuss agriculture’s top issues with leaders in the fresh produce industry. During the conference call, Romney reassured farmers who are currently facing serious challenges securing a legal, stable work force to produce the fresh food America depends on.

Wendy Fink-Weber Nov 07 2011 in Agriculture

Western Growers Praises Suspension of Mexican Retaliatory Tariffs

IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2011)—Today, Mexico suspended all retaliatory tariffs against the United States in response to the implementation of a July U.S.-Mexico agreement. This ends more than two and a half years of tariffs over a cross-border trucking dispute. It will have a positive impact on the fresh produce industry and level the playing field between the two countries.

Wendy Fink-Weber Oct 21 2011 in Agriculture

Western Growers Releases Statement on Cardoza Retirement

IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2011)—Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif released the following statement on the retirement of Dennis Cardoza from the U.S. Congress:

Wendy Fink-Weber Oct 20 2011 in Agriculture

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