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Western Growers Praises U.S.-Mexico Trucking Agreement

Jul 06, 2011

IRVINE, Calif. (July 6, 2011)—Today’s signing of an agreement between the United States and the Government of Mexico ends a nearly two-year-long dispute over cross-border trucking and will have a positive impact on the fresh produce industry.

Western Growers Commends Governor’s Veto of Card Check Bill

Jun 28, 2011

In Agriculture

IRVINE, Calif. (June 28, 2011) –Statement by Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif on Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto of Senate Bill 104, the “card check” bill:

Family Farmers Say Don’t Let ‘Dirty Dozen’ Allegations Keep you From Fresh Fruits

Jun 09, 2011

In Agriculture

Chelsea McClarty is a fifth generation farmer who is passionate about the peaches, plums, nectarines and table grapes her family grows. The McClarty family has been growing peaches in Kingsburg, Calif., since 1887.

California Card Check Aims to Abolish Secret Ballots

May 16, 2011

In Agriculture

IRVINE, Calif. (May 16, 2011) –Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif released the following statement on today’s passage by the California state Assembly of the United Farm Workers-sponsored Senate Bill 104.

Western Growers Completes Salary & Benefit Survey for Fresh Produce Industry

Apr 20, 2011

In Agriculture

IRVINE, Calif. (April 20, 2011)—Building on the success of last year’s first-ever professional salary and benefit survey for the fresh produce industry, Western Growers today announces the completion of a new and expanded survey.

Congress to Hear from Salinas Farmers about EPA Regulation

Apr 18, 2011

In Agriculture

(April 18, 2011)—The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a field hearing April 19 in Salinas, Calif., to investigate how Environmental Protection Agency regulations and rule-making processes are affecting farmers. Led by committee chairman Rep.

Report Provides Real-World Insight into Produce Food Safety Research

Mar 08, 2011

In Agriculture

A new report released by Western Growers and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) provides valuable insight into produce-specific food safety research findings presented at the Center for Produce Safety’s first-ever Research Symposium in June 2010.

U.S.-Mexico Trucking Deal: Tariff Reduction Positive for Fresh Produce

Mar 03, 2011

In Agriculture

IRVINE, Calif. (March 3, 2011) – U.S. and Mexico governments announced an agreement in principle today to provide a path to concluding the nearly two-year-long dispute of the Cross Border Trucking Pilot Program.

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