…writing, using English as well as the most used language amongst workers. Kiehn believes that educating workers on the plan is one of the most important steps to take. She…
Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting
California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has expressed support for the secret ballot process in union representation voting in its opposition to Assembly Bill 616 (AB 616). The Agricultural Labor Relations…
Acreage of Mechanically Harvested Raisins Declines, But Percentage Increases
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the acreage of California raisins that are mechanically harvested has declined overall, but the percentage has increased. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, in…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…proposed changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act. However, not all agricultural organizations are pleased with the potential adjustments. In a statement, North American Meat Institute President and CEO Julie…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…resilient against shocks, delivers greater value to growers and workers, and offers consumers an affordable selection of healthy food produced and sourced locally and regionally by farmers and processors from…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
…agricultural exports for the fiscal year 2021. The tomato industry is continuing to look for a solution to address the issues created by the resistance-breaking strain of tomato spotted wilt…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…new framework. The purported goal is to protect water resources using the latest scientific information and community input. Ag groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Agricultural Retailers…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…by Themis Michailides, Ph.D., a plant pathologist at the UC Davis Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier. AF36 Prevail is a particular type of mold that does not…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…reduce producers’ overall premium bill to help ensure producers can continue this climates-smart agricultural practice.” Farmers that insured their spring crop and planted qualifying cover crops for the current crop…
Successful Rice Planting Season Despite Drop in Acreage
…are looking good with the fields that we were able to plant.” The dry conditions impacting the agricultural industry statewide will have an impact beyond the farm. The decline in…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…published back in February. The last record for agricultural exports was set back in 2014 with a total of $152.3 billion. “U.S. agricultural trade has proven extraordinarily resilient in the…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
…expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. Industry groups have expressed concern about proposed changes to federal tax policy, sending a letter to Congressional leadership outlining the…
Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed Before It Takes Over
…Rutrgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station image Creeping Charlie is an aggressive backyard weed that is a member of the mint family, which is known for its tendency to spread….
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
…the next generation of agtech workers as well as shares updates on how Concentric Power is developing first-of-their-kind microgrids across California that will deliver reliable and resilient energy to customers…