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August 23, 2016
Update to Chinese Requirements on Imported Produce Due to Zika Virus

Last week, USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service announced that China added the United States to the li … Read More

August 23, 2016
WEBINAR THURSDAY: How is Whole Genome Sequencing Impacting the Produce Industry?

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly gaining traction as a tool for identifying the exact origin … Read More

August 23, 2016
FDA Extends Certain FSMA Compliance Dates, Issues Draft Guidance

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule that extends the compliance d … Read More

August 18, 2016
Organic Compost Purchase Deadline Set for August 22

Western Growers urges organic producers that rely on composted green waste in whole or in part to co … Read More

August 16, 2016
Wasted Water, Wasted Opportunity

Following recent reports that San Luis Reservoir is at its lowest level in 27 years – just 10 perc … Read More

August 11, 2016
WG Submits Comments to APHIS on Importation of Argentinian Lemons

On August 9, 2016, Western Growers submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture … Read More