…With any type of injury sustained on the property by an employee of a contractor, including physical or financial, a grower can still be held responsible. “There is a fallacy…
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
…the global wine industry combats climate change issues.” Committing to the principals laid forth in the initiative is one of the many steps NVV has taken towards mitigating climate challenges…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…workforce is needed to address issues ranging from food waste to farm sustainability. America disagrees on many things, but surely we can agree we need to keep putting healthy food…
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
…inches off the ground because heavy birds can develop leg problems by hopping off high places. Beltsville Small White Turkeys are not specifically susceptible to any health issues. However, Blackhead…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…Foundation board selects at least seven recipients from high schools throughout the state. Scholarship selection is based on scholastic ability, financial need, community involvement, leadership and a 500-word essay. Since…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…went on to discuss it a little bit. We had been talking labor issues as they pertain to avocados and I think as we talked about the H-2A program, we…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…with Japan, where U.S. pork producers are losing market share due to new trade agreements Japan has formed with the European Union and TPP-11 nations. In addition to trade issues,…
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
…applications that were scheduled in the area. The two events highlight the issues of responsibility and communication when it comes to material applications. “Communicating between neighbors, regardless of what product…
19 Growing Herbal Teas at Home for Health Benefits
…calms stomach issues and sore throats. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
Prickly pear cactuses with red fruits Most areas of the country have issues with water. A lot of us also like to grow our own fruit and vegetables. Cathy Isom…
Did California Miss Opportunity to Support Immigration Reform?
…we should create a system in this country where they can go and come freely.” That ‘touchback’ or ‘check back’ protocol was one of the major issues California agriculture leaders…
Supreme Court Ruling Creates Potential for Increased Digital Wine Sales
…wine shipping laws.” The Court’s decision creates the potential for digital wine sales directly to consumers and presents states with constitutional issues to address. There are at least 16 states…
Keeping a Popular House Plant Healthy and Happy
…since the Victorian era. They’re easy to grow indoors, flourish in a wide variety of conditions and rarely have any issues. Some people call Spider plants ribbon plants or spider…
Strategizing Better Agricultural Engagement with Public Officials
…As legislators have a myriad of issues to consider when crafting policy, agricultural concerns need to be addressed and communicated in a manner that fits in that context. “I’d really…