…management in orchards. The seminar in Exeter is scheduled for August 20, and the one in Salinas is scheduled for August 21. The cost for each is $60, and continuing…
Ag Labor Survey
Farmers in many counties across the state continue to see agriculture labor shortages. Farmers and ranchers are reminded to let the California Farm Bureau Federation know about the shortages you’re…
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
…84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. The program helps local agencies perform groundwater studies, monitoring, and management…
Heat Illness Prevention
…to open or download audio report It’s suspected the 30-year-old farm worker died last week from heat illness he suffered while picking watermelons in Fresno County. Growers and labor contractors…
United Applauds Senate Passage of Immigration Reform
…labor provisions that secure access to a stable, legal workforce. “We applaud the Senate for seizing the opportunity to enact immigration reform that is desperately needed in the fresh produce…
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
…and workable farm labor provision is welcomed by America’s farmers and ranchers. A comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our…
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
…local land-use regulations into federal constitutional questions,” Kagan wrote. “It deprives state and local governments of the flexibility they need to enhance their communities —to ensure environmentally sound and economically…
More Concerns about Yuba-Sutter Labor Shortage
…the area, and of course where growers will have the most problems with labor shortages. She expects the counties to see shortages with other labor-intensive crops like tomatoes as well….
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
California Congressman Jim Costa (D) blasted the House of Representatives for “allowing the Farm Bill to disintegrate into petty, partisan politics.” The following is a news release from the office…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Scheduled
…of California presents a multifaceted program of production and environmental research results, marketing activities and guest speakers on a variety of subjects of interest to almond growers and handlers. For…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Labor and Immigration
We talk with a Fresno County grower about the ag labor shortage and the need for an immigration bill….
California Ag Labor and Immigration
…walnuts in Fresno County. He’s also a past president of the Fresno County Farm Bureau. He says labor shortages are affecting him this year. He says with the labor being…
UC Davis Weed Day Next Month
…Weed Day is July 11th. The cost is $90 if you register before June 28. After that, it’s $120. There is a discount for students. For more information, click here….
AgNeTVideo: Fresh from D’Vine
We talk with Frank Devine of Fresh From D’Vine Produce Stand in Salinas. Click here for the Fresh From D’Vine Facebook page….
