California agricultural exporters say the ongoing labor dispute between West Coast dockworkers and shippers continues to hamper their ability to send products to their overseas customers, resulting in delayed shipments,…
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…
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,…
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…
Agri View: Migrants
Everett Griner talks about migrant labor helping America grow in today’s Agri View. Migrants…
AFBF President on Obama’s Immigration Plan
…to help America’s farmers deal with the real labor challenges they face. Our nation loses millions of dollars in fruit and vegetable production every year because farmers cannot find labor…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
…the Farm Labor Housing Loan and Grant program. Financing is available to qualified organizations to develop housing for domestic farm laborers. USDA also provides rental assistance to help very-low-income families…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…more than 1,000 biologists statewide, with about 350 of them dedicated to enforcing pesticide laws at the county level. This includes the responsibility of inspecting growers, applicators, farm labor contractors…
EPA Registers New Nematicide Alternative to Restricted-Use Soil Fumigants, Including Methyl Bromide
…exposure. Soil fumigants can be labor intensive, requiring tarping and posting of fields. With its evaluation, EPA confirms that when used in accordance with the newly approved label, fluensulfone meets…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
From: California Community Colleges Employment Training Panel Labor & Workforce Development Agency The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), the Employment Training Panel (ETP), and the California Community Colleges…
Table Olive Growers Report a ‘Real Bad’ Crop
…they may not be able to find housing or may have family obligations that prevent them from leaving. “Labor is an unknown quantity and we’re all scared to death about…
Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers
A measure that seeks to protect female farm laborers from sexual assault and harassment has passed the Senate Floor. Sabrina Hill has more. Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers A…