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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Western Growers”

Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit

Brian German July 5, 2024Agri-Business, Industry

At the second annual Salinas Biological Summit on June 25-26, industry leaders are making headway on biological inputs as a tool for improving sustainability in agriculture. Biologicals are based on …

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biological solutionsbiologicalsCDFA Secretary Karen RossWestern Growers

Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform

Brian German July 2, 2024Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These reforms aim to help workers get fair compensation while …

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agricultural laborPrivate Attorney General Act (PAGA)Western Growers
ncba

Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Brian German April 29, 2024Agri-Business, Legislative, Specialty Crops

Legislation has been introduced to help better support the specialty crop industry. The Specialty Crops Security Act of 2024 seeks to bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), increasing …

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Programspecialty cropsWestern Growers
FIRA USA

FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas

Brian German September 27, 2023Industry, Technology

The first inaugural FIRA USA event took place in Fresno last year, with a tremendous response from industry members. Senior Vice President of Innovation for Western Growers, Walt Duflock said …

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agriculture roboticsfarm technologyUC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)Western Growers
asce

Funding Questionable for New Specialty Crop Farm Bill Programs

Dan June 6, 2023Agri-Business, Farm Bill, Funding, Legislative, Specialty Crops

by Sabrina Halvorson The specialty crop industry wants farm bill funding for research and new programs, but lawmakers ask, where’s that money coming from? Dave Puglia, president and CEO of …

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Western Growers

Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon

Brian German February 3, 2023Agri-Business

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intention to make significant changes to its food safety and nutrition division. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf describes the FDA structural …

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)food safetyWestern Growers
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Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups

Brian German January 13, 2023Agri-Business, Industry

Multiple organizations representing the fresh produce industry are raising concerns about a potential retail grocery merger. The groups assert that a merger between Kroger and Albertsons would have substantial consequences …

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California Fresh Fruit Associationfresh producegrocery storeWestern Growers

Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction

Brian German December 15, 2022Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary …

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agricultural laborCalifornia Fresh Fruit AssociationH-2A Programlabor shortageWestern Growers

California Could Lose Ground in Autonomous Farming Equipment Development

Brian German December 5, 2022Agri-Business, Industry, Technology

As the development of autonomous farming equipment moves forward, California could be at a disadvantage. The state has largely been a pioneer in terms of agtech development, particularly for specialty …

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autonomous equipmentfarm technologyWestern Growers

Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential

Brian German October 20, 2022Industry, Technology

An ag robotics and technology forum taking place in Fresno this week has brought together a wide array of those interested in seeing the sector continue to develop. The inaugural …

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agriculture roboticsfarm technologyUC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)Western Growers
farmers

Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling

Brian German May 26, 2022Agri-Business, Regulation

A total of 54 agricultural organizations have voiced concern regarding the possibility of a detrimental precedent being set. A letter was sent to President Joe Biden outlining concerns related to …

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American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)Glyphosate lawsuitWestern Growers

Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens

Brian German March 16, 2022Industry, Leafy Greens

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is discontinuing surveillance sampling of leafy greens grown in Salinas Valley. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York described the decision …

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California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)food safetyleafy greensWestern Growers

Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report Details Interest and Investment

Brian German February 16, 2022Industry, Technology

The Global Harvest Automation Report has officially been released highlighting progress and challenges in the sector. Commissioned by Western Growers, the report is the first of its kind and will …

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agriculture automationWestern Growers

Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers

Brian German December 8, 2021Agri-Business, Industry

The concepts of regenerative farming and sustainability were the topic of discussion during one of the sessions at the recent Organic Grower Summit. Moderated by Walt Duflock, Vice President of …

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Regenerative AgricultureSustainable FarmingWestern Growers
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