…legal, stable and reliable labor supply,” Stallman said. “America can either import our labor or import our food. We recognize the difficulty of passing meaningful immigration reform that addresses the…
West Coast Port Slowdown and Ag Export Concerns
Federal mediation between some west coast port employers and workers may help resolve a long-standing labor dispute that is impacting exports. West Coast Port Slowdown and Ag Export Concerns…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…his facility. He said offsite storage has been cost-prohibitive and problematic, but added, “there will come a point when I will have no choice.” “What that means is our costs…
Western View: High Speed Rail?
…held back far enough that their chanting didn’t interrupt the governor’s happy sound bites. It’s hard to imagine the cost of this debacle – 68 billion dollars. It’s equally hard…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…“Our members also want us to continue our effort to secure a stable and reliable supply of agricultural labor.” Regarding other policy matters, delegates: • Reaffirmed that farmers’ proprietary data…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
…and the application process (see below). There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinar, however, registration is required. Space is limited at each workshop location. Individuals planning to…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…the Clean Water Act. No matter what the outlook in Washington, there’s plenty of reason to remain optimistic, Stallman said. “Whether it’s a shortage of labor or water, or floods,…
As of January 1: Cold Weather Not Damaging to State’s Citrus
…production areas. The vast majority of these machines are fueled by propane followed by diesel with a small percentage powered via electricity. Lower fuel costs this past summer offered producers…
Forecasted Cold Temps Fail to Materialize
…costs create another two dollars per acre in cost per day. “Given the drought situation most growers are being very judicious in utilizing ground water and our information is that…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Jan. 7
…Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Registration: 7:00am Cost: $15.00 for advance registration (Includes lunch sponsored by Allied Grape Growers) Location: CPDES Hall Please click here to register online and pay with…
Western View: Packed in China?
…any American companies would do this. But it’s not only possible, it’s likely; the difference in labor cost is huge. Plus, there is no requirement to label foreign-processed food as…
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
…retrieve forest residues that are a fire risk, but otherwise are costly to remove,” said Vilsack. “In just three months, working with private partners across the country, the program helped…
Agri View: Migrants
Everett Griner talks about migrant labor helping America grow in today’s Agri View. Migrants…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…farmers and ranchers including eligibility for the new 50 percent advance payment and up to 90 percent of the cost to implement EQIP conservation practices; Increases the payment limitation for…