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WG Webinar: Managing Irrigation, Nutrients and Water Quality

Water and water management is one of the most critical issues farmers face these days. Enhancing irrigation efficiency goes beyond addressing challenges related to water supply, it also impacts nutrient and water quality management and it is critical for business operations. Western Growers understands the issues farmers face and is sponsoring a webinar to provide an overview of the benefits of good irrigation management and techniques to improve irrigation efficiency and nutrient management through irrigation systems.

Sonia Salas Dec 11 2014 in Water Quality

Government Funding Bill Revives Debate over Truck Driver Hours

The government funding bill currently before Congress has revived a long-running debate over how many hours truck drivers can spend on the road. Lawmakers included language in the $1.1 trillion omnibus funding bill that blocks U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations implemented in 2013 designed to relax driver scheduling regulations and prevent driver fatigue.

Ken Gilliland Dec 11 2014 in Legislative

Webinar: Join WG for a 2015 California Employment Law Update

Whether you own and operate a company in California or you just do business here, you need to be aware of new employment laws taking effect as soon as a few weeks from now. To bring you up to speed on key California legislative and case law developments that will help your business prepare for 2015, Western Growers is sponsoring a free webinar for members.