Full, uncut comment: Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot discusses labor issues and immigration reform. For more AgNeTVideo reports, click here….
Possible Deal Coming in Ag Labor Dispute
Senator Diane Feinstein suggests a resolution may be coming very soon in the dispute between the labor union and the ag industry. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or…
Breaking News: Possible Deal in Ag Labor Dispute
AgNet West has learned there is a possible agreement reached in the ongoing dispute between the farm labor union and the agriculture industry. No details of the agreement are released…
Heat Illness Prevention Training
…open or download audio report. With another hot California summer approaching, heat illness prevention is a top priority for farm labor contractors and others in agriculture. Contractors and farmers will…
Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013
…When asked what he thought was a key issue for California agriculture in 2013, he said: Nitrates. In addition to nitrates, Wenger said other key issues are water and labor….
Heat Illness Training
…educate farm labor contractors, growers and supervisors about heat illness prevention regulations will be held on Thursday, April 4, in Easton. The seminar is designed to reduce the problems of…
Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference
…Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Wenger touched on issues like dairy protests, water, pesticides, and labor. On the topic of dairy, Wenger said there’s no clear solution to…
Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation talks to congress about a new ag labor guest-worker program. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report American Farm Bureau Federation President…
New License Plate Supports Agriculture
…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…
Citrus Watch: Damage Reports Increase
…one-fifth of the mandarin crop and nine percent of the orange crop statewide was lost due to last week’s freeze. And, the rising cost of protecting the citrus crop is…
North San Joaquin Valley Peach Day
…Modesto. Registration begins at 8am and is followed by workshops on labor management in tree fruit, and gopher and squirrel control. At 10-20 there is a Cling Peach business meeting,…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
…as sustainability and market updates. USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is scheduled to speak on Wednesday. There is no cost to attend the conference, and you can register at…
Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost More This Year
According to American Farm Bureau Federation‘s annual price survey, the retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner increased less than one-percent this year. Click to Open or…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…registration. There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinars. Space is limited at each workshop location. Individuals planning to attend should e-mail grants@cdfa.ca.gov with their contact information, number…