…terms of material and labor. Significant weed pressure can also impact tree growth. “The timing of early weed control, or early preemergent weed control, is critical because so many of…
Preparing for New Labor Laws Coming in Less than 50 Days
…been banned under AB 749. Listen to the report below. Preparing for New Labor Laws Coming in Less than 50 Days About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering automation and California’s labor issues, table olive production, how…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…to be successful, whether that’s labor, whether that’s a reliance on fair and accurate science when it comes to our crop protection tools,” said California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…reform the ag labor system through improvements to the H-2A agricultural visa program and assist immigrant farm laborers already working in the U.S. “This comprehensive legislation contains key elements that…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
…the case,” said Burchett. “We’ve got an increasing cost of production. We know that our labor cost, our fuel cost, all our insurance and regulatory burden of compliance, those are…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Managing Labor and the Paperwork Around It
…HarvestPort.com. Genevieve Griffin-George speaks about her New Zealand-based agtech company, PICMI, addresses the seasonal labor shortages in the agriculture industry. During this episode of Voices of the Valley, she explains…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…640 KB) concluded that “IR-4’s partnership with agriculture has contributed to 95,261 jobs with a total labor income of $5.6 billion, and annual contributions to the gross domestic product totaling…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…projects addressing two significant priorities: assisting California’s specialty crop industry adapt to the requirements set forth in USDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act, and addressing various concerns related to labor in…
‘Increase in Citations’ Expected with Labor Code Changes from AB 1805
Assembly Bill 1805 (AB 1805) made two significant changes to the labor code by revising the definition of ‘serious injury or illness’ and ‘serious exposure.’ The bill broadens the scope…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
…the local, state, and even national level. Engaging in discussions on particularly sensitive topics such as water and labor can also help clarify the underlying issue for lawmakers as well…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…life. DOL’s new labor application process modernizes two forms by making them electronic forms, removing time intensive paper applications that require delivery via mailing. The Department of Labor will continue…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 581 workers in agriculture and related industries died from a work-related injury in 2017, making agriculture one of the most dangerous professions in the…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…to discuss high-priority issues and how they directly impact the area. By taking a more focused approach to issues such as water, labor, and legislation affecting agriculture, the caucus can…