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Freeze Warning Issued for San Joaquin Valley

Citrus growers in the San Joaquin Valley will need to prepare for drastically colder than normal temperatures this week as an arctic blast of cold air makes its way across the Valley. According to AndNowUKnow.com and the Fresno Bee, the National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for central and southern parts of the San Joaquin Valley, lasting from late Wednesday through Saturday. Temperatures are expected to drop to the high 20’s and low 30’s.

Western Growers Dec 03 2013 in Agriculture

Feinstein and Costa Urge Federal Government to Identify Additional Water Supplies for California

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) recently sent a letter to two of President Barack Obama’s cabinet members urging them “to do everything you can to identify all available water supplies for our constituents facing an extremely difficult water year in the months ahead.”

Dave Puglia Dec 03 2013 in Environment

December 4 Webinar: "Criminal Liability for Food Safety Violations: Jensen Farms and the FDA’s Heightened Enforcement Efforts"

Western Growers invites you to participate in a webinar on December 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. PST on the repercussions the Jensen Farms case will have on future food safety criminal prosecutions. WG’s Jason Resnick will moderate the discussion and Sarah L. Brew, Partner, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP will present on the subject.

Jason Resnick Nov 26 2013 in Legal

Western Growers' Comments Urge Canadian Regulatory Reforms

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As part of its regulatory reform process, the Canadian government is exploring how to best streamline a unified service provider to deliver arbitration of fair trade practices connected to fresh fruit and vegetable dealers.

Matt McInerney Nov 26 2013 in Agriculture

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