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

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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AgSharksS2G VenturesWestern Growers

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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Dave PugliaWestern Growers
water

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
California drought

Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign

Jim Rogers July 26, 2021 Radio Reports, Water

The drought in California isn’t quite fathomable to all. In efforts to showcase the harsh reality producers are experiencing, Western Growers has a new campaign called “No Water = No …

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No Water=No CropsWestern Growers
house

Ag Groups Challenge Additional $4 an Hour ‘Hero Pay’

Brian German March 22, 2021 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

A group of agricultural organizations is challenging the “hero pay” ordinance that was recently passed by the Coachella City Council. Western Growers, the California Fresh Fruit Association, and Growing Coachella …

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Coachella City CouncilLabor CostsWestern Growers
Prop 12

Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards

Brian German January 2, 2021 Agri-Business, Regulation

A group of industry organizations is pushing back against the emergency safety standards that have been put in place in response to COVID-19. The coalition of agricultural and business groups …

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California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF)COVID-19farm safetyWestern Growers
Phase Two

Phase Two China Trade Deal Needs to Happen

Jim Rogers December 21, 2020 Radio Reports, Trade

Recent interactions with other countries stress the need for the U.S. to move into phase two of their China trade deal. China was one of 15 countries that signed a trade pact …

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Dave PugliaRegional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)Western Growers
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Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?

Jim Rogers December 14, 2020 Radio Reports, Water

There was some progress on fixing California’s water supply issues before the state legally challenged the outgoing administration. Will that momentum pick back up under the new administration? At the …

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Dave PugliaGovernor Gavin NewsomWestern Growers
Hand picked green leafy vegetable.

New Virtual Desktop Audits Program Available to Leafy Greens Producers

Jim Rogers December 4, 2020 Field & Row Crops, Radio Reports, Technology

A new online platform has been launched to help leafy greens producers with the auditing process. Western Growers and the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) recently launched an online desktop audit …

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California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA)Virtual Desktop Audits ProgramWestern Growers
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