What’s Ahead For 2014 By David Eddy|January 6, 2014 David Eddy takes a fun spin on the tradition of making predictions for the coming year.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Sweet Corn Crop Outlook 2014 Posted by Lauren María Alexander|December 30, 2013 Sakata Farms Inc. president shares sweet corn production details for 2013 season and his perspective on 2014.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
United Fresh To Host Town Halls In 15 States Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 22, 2013 United Fresh Produce Association will kick off its fourth Summer Fresh Impact Tour on July 29 in Highland, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Regulation Wringer Making Florida’s Future Farmers Stronger Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2013 Recently, we introduced the GenNext Growers initiative and some of the fresh faces from around the Sunshine Sate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hiring Top-Notch Farm Labor Means Digging Deep By Growing Produce Staff|February 5, 2013 Successful businesses depend on good employees. And finding good employees can be a tough task for farmers looking […]
Bipartisan Senate Committee Tackling Immigration Reform By Growing Produce Staff|January 29, 2013 On Monday, January 28, 2013, a bipartisan group of Senators released a set of principles for immigration reform. […]
Responding To Obama Administration’s H-2A Proposals Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 1, 2009 In response to the Obama Administration’s H-2A proposals, a letter from David Fulton of masLabor focuses on the […]
Opinion: Treat Your Employees Well By David Eddy|September 1, 2007 Nearly every conversation I have with a grower these days eventually gets around to labor. It makes sense in […]
Opinion: Silence On Labor Reform Is Deafening By Brian Sparks|August 1, 2007 There are times when you can afford to have patience, and just hope things will work out for […]
