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 […]Read More
Latest Growing Produce Podcast: Are Robots Ready for Your Farm? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 20, 2026
New Survey: High Diesel Costs Forcing California Farmers to Make Tough Cuts By California Farm Bureau|October 19, 2026
What Growers Should Know About the New ‘Fontana’ Blackberry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 19, 2026
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, […]
Opinion: The Steep Climb For Immigration Reform Continues Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 14, 2013 The steep climb toward comprehensive immigration reform has been on the march for many years. Just when there […]
Western Growers, United Applaud Senate Judiciary Committee’s Passage Of Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 22, 2013 The bill is expected to be taken up by the full Senate in June when Congress returns from […]
Lowdown On Farm Labor Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 7, 2013 During this past year’s Great Lakes Expo in Grand Rapids, MI, Maureen Torrey of Torrey Farms in Elba, […]
Fortifying Farm Labor Takes Hard Work By Lisa Lochridge|May 1, 2013 FFVA was encouraged by the introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, the landmark […]
Webinar: 2013 I-9 And E-Verify Updates Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2013 The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services has released vital updates that will impact I-9 filing, E-Verify, and recordkeeping […]
All Florida Ag Show Returns For Encore Performance By Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 During the opening keynote address at the All Florida Ag Show, Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick wrapped […]
Guestworker Program At Forefront Of Immigration Debate By Mike Sparks|April 18, 2013 Once again, policymakers in Washington, DC, are saying they want to tackle immigration reform. The complex issue has […]
Immigration Reform Heads To Senate Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2013 Key members of the produce and agriculture industry voiced support of the labor provisions in the Border Security, […]
Cal/OSHA Issues Heat Illness Advisory Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 2, 2013 Just as temperatures are supposed to hit 80 degrees Wednesday in California’s San Joaquin Valley, Cal/OSHA has issued […]
Immigration, Guest Worker Reform Gain Traction in DC By John Keeling|March 11, 2013 During his Jan. 21 Inauguration Address, President Obama pledged to make immigration reform a top legislative priority for […]
New Product: Data Tracking And Mapping Labor Management System Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 10, 2013 PET (Payroll Employee Tracking) Tiger from Orange Enterprises, Inc. is a paperless and wireless labor management system that […]
The Advantages Of Knowing Your Employees By Miguel Saviroff|March 8, 2013 Editor’s note: Saviroff presented this information in January at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, PA. […]
Agriculture Labor Reform Is On The Horizon By Diane Kurrle, U.S. Apple Association|March 6, 2013 On Feb. 12, 2013, President Obama delivered his State of the Union address followed by Florida Senator Marco […]
Opinion: Agriculture Is Where The Jobs Are By Paul Rusnak|February 28, 2013 While it might not rank up there with winning the lottery, the feeling of vindication has its merits. […]
Western Growers Statement On Immigration And Border Security Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2013 Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif, from his written testimony submitted to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on […]
Large California Stone Fruit Grower Sues UFW By David Eddy|February 26, 2013 One of the biggest stone fruit and table grape growers in the nation, Gerawan Farming of Reedley, CA, […]
New Push For Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 15, 2013 Could this be the moment that real immigration reform occurs? That has been the question on the minds […]
