…ways to automate. But, there’s still the problem of labor-intensive produce that’s too delicate for machine handling. A company that was at the Forbes Ag Tech Summit in Salinas this…
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
…California’s environment and crop production mix doesn’t lend itself to soil health improvements,” said Jeff Mitchell, UC Cooperative Extension agronomy specialist. A series of farm visits this summer in the…
Ag Labor and Border Security Require Balanced Approach
For farmers and ranchers, immigration reform must balance agriculture’s need for a dependable supply of agricultural labor with enhanced security at our nation’s border. A new video produced by the…
Farm Labor Shortage Vexes Farmers
…highlights peach production in Georgia, it also outlines the scope of the farm labor problem across the U.S. Hiring a seasonal skilled workforce to bring crops in from the fields…
Surface Irrigation Technology Saves Water, Money
…important factor is labor. There is a lot of labor when it comes to surface irrigation. With automation you can conserve water and at the same time have significant labor…
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…live audience at the California State Fair. The Apps for Ag hackathon, which was sponsored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, the California State Fair and the City of Sacramento,…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
Harvesting the California avocado crop and moving the fruit to market has become increasingly difficult, growers say, citing challenges of soaring water, land and labor costs. Add the twists and…
Agri View: Labor Shortages
Everett Griner talks about farmers facing labor shortages in today’s Agri View. Labor Shortages From: American Farm Bureau Federation Agricultural Labor Reform FAQ’s About Agricultural Labor and Immigration Reform What…
Funding for Farmworker Housing
…the terms of the loan or grant agreement. Six farmworker housing projects in California have been awarded $18 million in loans from the USDA’s Farm Labor Housing Loan and Grant…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…WAPA in its legislative efforts.” About Western Agricultural Processors The Western Agricultural Processors Association represents tree nut huller/sheller and processors of almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and pecans in California on regulatory…
Agri View: New Nut Champion
Everett Griner talks about the pecan soon to be the new tree nut champion in today’s Agri View. New Nut Champion From: Agriculture Marketing Resource Center Pecans by: Gina Marzolo,…
Western View: Growing Hemp, Yes or No?
…Hemp that used to exist. And, it’s a labor intensive crop. The fibrous stalks are easily damaged by machine harvesting. Several groups have formed to help stimulate marketing, and no…
Safe Fruit and Juice
…Ours. Safe Fruit and Juice From: USDA Agricultural Research Service Appalachian Fruit Research Station Genetic Enhancement of Fruit Crops Research Unit FasTrack Breeding Initiative ‘FasTrack’ plums flowering and fruiting in…
2016 GEELA Awards
…State Transportation Agency, the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, the Government Operations Agency, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, and the Health and Human Services Agency. Contact For any…