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WG Members Participate in Immigration Discussion in Colorado

Immigration meeting with Rep. Cory Gardner's office in Colorado.

Today in Greeley Colo., leaders from the faith, business and law enforcement communities met with the office of Rep. Cory Gardner to urge the Congressman to act on immigration reform legislation.

Ken Barbic Aug 08 2013 in Agriculture

Controversial John Bolton to Keynote WG Annual Meeting Luncheon

Never one to shy away from controversy, John Bolton, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nation under President George W. Bush, will be the featured speaker at the Major Lunch this year at the Western Growers 88th Annual Meeting, Nov. 10-13 in Waikiki, Hawaii.

Heather Beamer Aug 08 2013 in Politics

APHIS Backs Continuation of LBAM Order

Because of concern about the possible elimination of the LBAM Federal Order, Western Growers recently submitted a letter to APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea in support of retaining the Light Brown Apple Moth Program, which is designed to halt the spread of the pest.

Ken Gilliland Aug 08 2013 in Invasive Pest

Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee to Meet Next Week

The Asian citrus psyllid finds raise the possibility of ctirus greening disease.

The CDFA’s California Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday August 14, 2013, will be open to the general public and also available via webinar. Issues to be addressed include the Tulare response, San Diego-revised treatment plan, USDA Mexico program update, and regulatory reform updates.

Ken Gilliland Aug 08 2013 in Agriculture

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