…and improve access to a legal source of agricultural labor: “President Trump once again shows his commitment to helping America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers continue to be the most productive…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
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Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…Valley to highlight the benefits of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urged the agricultural industry to encourage their representatives to ratify the agreement. Hundreds gathered at Doug and Julie…
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
Two pesticide drift incidents during the month of June resulted in dozens of farm workers being exposed in Fresno and Tulare Counties. The agricultural commissioners for both counties are continuing…
The Western View: Buffalo Bill Center Covers the West
…a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
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California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
…Valley Rice and a private Chinese importer, which was facilitated by the agricultural trade promotion program. Sun Valley Rice CEO Ken LaGrande indicated in a prepared statement that their patience…
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
…for cleaning frequency and documentation. “And that same thing is true for your bathroom facilities. They need to have a cleaning and sanitizing log for those as well,” Western Agricultural…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…Thus far SB-559 has been receiving bipartisan support as it moves through the legislative process. The bill is also being supported by multiple agricultural organizations including Western Growers Association along…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019. Wade explained that SB-1 would codify in California some of the federal regulations such as the 2008 and 2009 biological opinions. “It…
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
…path from moving forward,” Creamer noted that CCM is working with a broad coalition of agricultural groups to oppose the petition through the assistance of an expert attorney in the…
The Western View: The Best Lawman in the Old West
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Almond Update: Objective Measurement Report Forecasts 2.2 Billion Pounds
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Did California Miss Opportunity to Support Immigration Reform?
…had with last year’s AG Act that was part of H.R. 4760. AgNet West cited those arguments and asked Perdue if that requirement would be for current workers as well….