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CDFA Issues 2016 Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Update

The California Department of Food And Agriculture (CDFA) issued the following press release that provides an update on Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantines for 2016 (WG is including an excerpt of the release here. A link to the full release can be found at the bottom of this piece.):

Quarantine expansion in Central Valley, continued vigilance statewide

Stephanie Metzinger Jan 14 2016 in Agriculture

Over 100 New Members Join Western Growers to Round out 2015

In case you haven’t noticed, your Association is growing. That’s right. Over 100 companies joined Western Growers during the last part of 2015 to take advantage of the Association’s many offerings. From government affairs representation to insurance services and from human resources to transportation, WG provides a multitude of products and services that will improve your company’s bottom line. That is after all, our stated mission: to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of our members.

Jeff Janas Jan 14 2016 in Membership

State Department Officials Visit Yuma to Talk H-2A

Officials from the U.S. Consulate General in Nogales, Mexico, met yesterday with Western Growers members in Yuma to seek ways to better serve the H-2A-user community. Participants from the Consulate, included: Consul General, Christopher Teal; Vice Consul, Leshawna Johnson; and Public Relations staffer, Erika Munoz Burgos.

Jeff Janas Jan 14 2016 in Regulations

USDA Report Confirms that Pesticide Levels Pose No Risk

According to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Pesticide Data Program (PDP) released this week, overall pesticide residue levels on fresh produce and others foods are below established tolerances and do not pose a safety concern for U.S. food.

Stephanie Metzinger Jan 14 2016 in Agriculture

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