…seven” provisions of the Labor Code, although days of rest can be accumulated throughout the month due to business necessity. Bryan Little, CFBF director of employment policy, said AB 1066…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…citing impacts to economic growth and groundwater supplies, a primary source of drinking water for local communities. CFBF President Wenger described the approach outlined in the board plan as untested,…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…the entire chain because these are interdependent industries—forage and dairy,” Putnam said. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use…
Farm Bureau: River-Flow Plan Will Cause Needless Suffering
…a proposal released today to require significant new amounts of water to be directed to the ocean. CFBF President Paul Wenger said the proposal by the State Water Resources Control…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…with walnuts: We need new products, such as more walnuts going to snacks.” Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com. Permission for…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…improve fish and wildlife habitat.” Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…at the same time. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com….
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…for us,” Waycott said. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Ranchers, Loggers Express Concerns About Forest Plans
…able to visit three “information stations” that centered on topics that included recreation, fire risk and restoration, and wildlife and vegetation information. CFBF Second Vice President Tony Toso, who attended…
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
…and earlier,” she said. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted from the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Managed Grazing Helps Forests, Experts Say
…fire-prone system,” he said. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
CFBF Encourages Overtime Bill Action
Take Action to Stop AB 1066 Legislators returned to Sacramento on August 1 for their last month of the legislative session. Just prior to the summer recess Assembly-member Lorena Gonzalez…
Tomato growers reduce acreage to match markets
…to see,” he said. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
…from the positive market conditions.” Kate Campbell is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at kcampbell@cfbf.com.Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….