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How to Comply With IRS Reporting Under the ACA: WG-Pinnacle Webinar Oct. 9

On October 9, 2014, Western Growers and Pinnacle Claims Management will host a health care reform webinar to get your company up to speed on the large employer pay or pay mandate which will go into effect on January 1, 2015. Along with providing you with the latest information about how to comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and new guidance regarding mandatory IRS reporting requirements, WG will take the opportunity to launch Pinnacle’s NEW ACA Dashboard.

Jonathan Alexander Oct 02 2014 in Insurance

U.S. Produce Groups Frustrated by Canada’s Failure to Set Up Payment Protection for Growers

Several major produce industry groups expressed disappointment today over the Canadian government’s failure to establish a trust system that would protect U.S. suppliers of fresh produce to Canada if a buyer fails to pay for a shipment or declares bankruptcy.

Wendy Fink-Weber Oct 01 2014 in Agriculture

Tulare County is ‘All In’ Under Psyllid Quarantine

A county-wide quarantine has been issued for all of Tulare County, following the detection of two Asian citrus psyllids in two different locations in city of Tulare. The county is now the only one in the San Joaquin Valley with an all-inclusive quarantine. Kern and Fresno Counties both have partial quarantines in place. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) issued a press release announcing the expanded quarantine area as “the most effective response to contain the pest

Ken Gilliland Sep 30 2014 in Agriculture

WG Directors Endorse Propositions 1 & 2 on CA Ballot

Two measures before California voters in the Nov. 4 election are Propositions 1 and 2. Western Growers urges you to support and vote for both of these measures.

Dave Puglia Sep 30 2014 in Water Quality

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