…improved manufacturing yields and faster processing lines, resulting in cost reductions of $11.3 million, for a three-year compounded savings of $38 million. “Margin enhancements fuel our investments in new facilities,…
California Farm Labor Contractor Association Conferences
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association has a couple of educational conferences coming up for agricultural employers. The programs are approved by the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement for the…
Gerawan Statement Regarding ALRB Decision
…told Judge Jeffrey Hamilton that Gerawan and the Board remedied some of the alleged unfair labor practice charges he now claims justify blocking the election. On Tuesday, November 5th, millions…
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
…vs. conventional farming, specialty crops, biodiversity, food safety, farm crop selection, business decision-making, direct and other marketing, land and labor, pest and weed management and more. For scholarship applications and…
2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…a.m. WEBINAR: November 15, 2013 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Webinar information will be provided upon registration. There is no cost to attend the workshops or webinar. Space is limited…
Department of Labor Working on H2A Backlog
The Department of Labor has additional staff working to expedite the process of H2A applications that were delayed due to the government shutdown. Julie McPeake reports. Click to Open or…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
…to tune in the exclusive live network broadcast. Labor Solutions, Inc. (www.LaborSolutions.com) and Farm Credit of Florida (www.farmcreditflorida.com) are again co-sponsoring “live” network coverage, which will feature the report from…
Ag Labor Settlement
There is a million dollar settlement after nearly 20 years of litigation for California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB). Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Labor and Immigration Reform
Labor and immigration reform are major topics within agriculture right now, with leaders throughout the ag community and government agencies reminding Congress that there is work to be done on…
California Water Research Projects
…Click to Open or Download Audio Report Nine groups will share more than $1.1 million in awards to support laboratory and pilot scale research studies in the field of water…
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…in awards in support of laboratory and pilot scale research studies in the field of water desalination and purification. Through required cost shares of up to 75%, Reclamation’s funding will…
Wine Month Celebrations This Weekend
September is California Wine Month, and if you don’t already have plans for labor day weekend, you may want to check out one of the several wine events happening around…
USDA Climate Report Published
…completeness, accuracy, and cost effectiveness, as well as consistency and comparability with other USDA GHG inventory efforts. The report can be downloaded here. A Federal Register Notice is included on…
September is California Wine Month
…are kicking it off with special events for Labor Day weekend. Wineries and other destinations around the state are hosting events like tours and wine tastings, even festivals and wine…