Press Releases

Western Growers Statement on the Increased Processing of H-2A Visa Holders

Mar 26, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., (March 26, 2020) -- In response to the steps taken by the State Department to increase processing of H-2A visa holders through consulates around the world – in particular, the expansion of interview waiver eligibility to ensure that the majority of H-2A processing

Western Growers Statement on Approval of “Record of Decision” Governing Delta Water Operations

Feb 20, 2020

IRVINE, Calif.

Western Growers Statement on Signing of the U.S. – China Phase One Trade Agreement

Jan 15, 2020

IRVINE, Calif. (January 15, 2020) – Western Growers Board Chairman and Partner at Talley Farms, Ryan Talley, was on hand at the White House today for the signing of the phase one trade agreement with China.

Western Growers Tech Center and Concentric Power Co-Host Forum to Discuss Energy Independence with California’s Growers January 27

Jan 14, 2020

SALINAS, Calif., (January 10, 2020) -- The

Western Growers Urges Senate Action on Ag Labor Crisis

Jan 07, 2020

IRVINE, Calif. (January 3, 2020) – With another dramatic increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) – the U.S.

Western Growers Statement on U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement

Dec 16, 2019

In International Trade

IRVINE, Calif. (December 16, 2019) – In response to the announcement that the U.S. and China have reached an agreement on a Phase One trade deal, Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:

Western Growers Statement on House Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Dec 11, 2019

In Immigration

IRVINE, Calif. (December 11, 2019) – In response to passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: