Study Says Labor Reform May Be Tied To An Increase In Food Prices Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 12, 2014 Labor reform in Arizona may raise food prices and cut national food and fiber production.Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Union Election Results For Gerawan Farming Workers On Hold Posted by David Eddy|November 15, 2013 United Farm Workers challenges several crews’ ballots, which were then sealed and will not be counted until legal challenges are heard.
Marketing, Labor, And Legal Issues Among Presentations At Illinois Specialty Crops Conference Posted by Christina Herrick|November 5, 2013 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference in Springfield, IL, offers sessions focused on direct market pricing strategies, immigration law, and insect management.
Florida Farms Face Labor Pinch Due To Government Shutdown By Frank Giles|October 18, 2013 The ripple effects of the 16-day federal government shutdown might be felt in the fields of Florida for […]
Ag Labor Forum Focus: Fight For Your Farm By Lisa Lochridge|October 16, 2013 Growers urged to be proactive and engage legislators early and often.
How To Be Safe During Harvest Time Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 15, 2013 Fall is a busy time with many farm workers using equipment in order to harvest produce on the […]
United Farm Workers To Access California’s 100 Largest Farming Operations Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 1, 2013 One hundred of the largest farms in California have been sent this letter according to a blog post […]
United Fresh’s Washington Public Policy Conference Marches On In Spite Of Government Shutdown By Rosemary Gordon|October 1, 2013 “These are strange times we live in.â€� That expression was uttered more than once in the last two […]
Florida Growers Gather To Take On Big Issues By Frank Giles|September 25, 2013 The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) hosted its 70th Annual Convention in Amelia Island tackling the hot […]
Paying Fruit Pickers Per Pound By David Eddy|September 18, 2013 Several years ago cherry grower Mike Omeg, who is always looking for ways to do a better job […]
Florida Growers Sound Off On Immigration And Farm Labor Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 13, 2013 As talk of comprehensive reform echoes in the halls of Congress, producers in the Sunshine State speak up.
Senator Asks Immigration And Customs Enforcement To Ease Up Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 6, 2013 Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is urging the Department of Homeland […]
Opinion: Bring The Heat On Ag Labor Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 22, 2013 The dog days of summer bring hot temperatures. Likewise, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently asked its […]
California Labor Union Bill Clears Hurdle Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2013 The California State Assembly voted 41-24 Monday to barely pass Senate Bill 25 (Steinberg, D-Sacramento), a controversial bill […]
California Strawberry Growers Unite On Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 24, 2013 A broad-based group of elected officials and other community leaders joined local strawberry farmers at a rally on […]
Opinion: The Farm Labor Situation In California By David Eddy|July 10, 2013 Last month I got the following notice, which eloquently depicts the nature of the farm labor situation in […]
California Employers Cautioned As Heat Wave Continues Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 3, 2013 Updated July 9 Cal/OSHA is investigating a second possible heat-related death of a farmworker who died July 5 […]
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 27, 2013 The landmark immigration legislation, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, is headed to the House […]
Ohio Tomato Grower Shuts Down Operations For This Year Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 25, 2013 In Oak Harbor, OH, the largest fresh-market tomato grower in the area is halting operations for this summer. […]
Figuring Out Farm Labor Issues Is Full-Time Job Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 18, 2013 1. Have you seen an uptick in interest among growers in Florida in the H-2A program? Scott: Yes, […]