The discovery of the invasive pest Carpophilus truncatus underscores the need for proper and thorough winter sanitation in nut orchards. Snow levels appear to be a fraction of what they were at this time last year, according to the California Department of Water Resources. California’s 2019 overtime law for ag workers appears to have resulted in reduced weekly working hours and earnings for crop workers over the subsequent two years. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the weekly newsletter.