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Immigration Bill Clears First Hurdle; WG Member Action Urged

The Senate overcame a critical hurdle on Tuesday toward advancing the first immigration overhaul in a generation that would affect the nation's 11 million unauthorized immigrants, all U.S. employers and future legal immigrants. A procedural vote to begin formal debate on the bill was approved 82-15 on a bipartisan vote.

Western Growers Jun 11 2013 in Politics

Senate Passes Farm Bill & Preserves Specialty Crop Funding

Western Growers and the rest of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) applauded the passage of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) in the U.S. Senate yesterday with a bipartisan vote of 66-27. The legislation addresses many of the critical priorities outlined by the SCFBA and continues the support of specialty crops that was established in the 2008 Farm Bill.

Western Growers Jun 11 2013 in Farm Bill

Chapter 11? Expert legal counsel can help

It has been reported that the PACA Trust Creditors of Pro’s Ranch Markets may have sufficient assets available through bankruptcy to satisfy claims. It is critical, however, that you properly file your PACA claims with the Bankruptcy Court and debtors counsel.

Tom Oliveri Jun 11 2013 in Collections and PACA Support

Record Temperatures Predicted This Week

California, especially the Central Valley, is expected to get hit with a record hit wave this week that will stretch into the weekend and beyond. Temperatures are expected to soar well past 100 in many inland valleys.

Western Growers Jun 06 2013 in Regulations

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