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

Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon

Brian German February 3, 2023 Agri-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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Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups

Brian German January 13, 2023 Agri-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, 2022 Agri-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, 2022 Agri-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, 2022 Industry, 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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Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling

Jim Rogers May 26, 2022 Agri-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

Jim Rogers March 16, 2022 Industry, 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

Jim Rogers February 16, 2022 Industry, 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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Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers

Brian German December 8, 2021 Agri-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

Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition

Jim Rogers September 30, 2021 Agri-Business, Radio Reports

Western Growers (WG) and S2G Ventures are now accepting applications for the 2021 AgSharks Competition. The fourth-annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups access to produce leaders and funding to …

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Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign Launched by Western Growers

Jim Rogers September 17, 2021 Agri-Business, Radio Reports

Western Growers has recently launched an initiative to help better equip the agricultural workforce to navigate the rapid advances being made in ag technology. WG’s Agtech Workforce Readiness Campaign is comprised of …

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Agtech Workforce Readiness CampaignWestern Growers

Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive

Jim Rogers September 13, 2021 Labor and Immigration, Radio Reports

With the necessary advances being made to ag technologies, it will be critical to continue advancing the skills of the ag workforce. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia …

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Water Provisions of Infrastructure Bill Come After Years of Advocacy

Jim Rogers September 6, 2021 Agri-Business, Radio Reports

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill making its way through Congress contains several provisions important to agricultural production. The legislation includes significant investment in water infrastructure in the Western United States. …

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Dave PugliaWestern Growers

Hopes That Dry Year Will Prompt Action on Water Management and Storage

Jim Rogers August 31, 2021 Radio Reports, Water

There is hope that the unfortunate conditions of California’s water supply this year will prompt decisive action on water management and storage. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia …

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Dave Pugliawater managementWestern Growers
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