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Stockton farm labor contractor arraigned on 15 felony counts
Alfredo Casas, 62, of Stockton, California, has been arraigned on 15 felony counts of insurance fraud, grand theft and tax evasion. Casas allegedly underreported payroll for his farm labor contracting business by over $1 million,... more »
Ocean Shipping Reform Act applauded by Western Growers
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4996, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 on Dec. 8 with an impressive 364-60 vote, making clear its support for U.S. farm exporters that are reliant on... more »
On-farm compost research site for farmers, ranchers set by work group
The Federal-State On-Farm Compost Work Group announced Dec. 9 the launch of an On-Farm Compost Resource Website. The resources on this website include information and tools to help farmers and ranchers compost agricultural byproducts, including... more »
California water dispute spurs judge’s review of biological opinions
A federal judge is reviewing a proposed order requesting approval of an interim operations plan for 2022 that would affect Central Valley Project and State Water Project agricultural water users. U.S. District Court Judge Dale... more »
California Farm Bureau, Immigration Forum partner on citizenship effort
The California Farm Bureau and the National Immigration Forum announced a partnership Dec. 6 to support California farmers and ranchers wanting to help their agricultural employees become U.S. citizens. Under the program, the Farm Bureau... more »
Boston-based ag tech company acquires CSU climate change solution
For more than two decades, Colorado State University has been at the forefront of soil carbon science. “There’s a long history of agroecosystems work here at CSU,” said Keith Paustian, University Distinguished Professor in the... more »
Organic Grower Summit features ‘amazing two days’
From ag technology presentations to continuing education classes for crop specialists to a dynamic keynote session featuring the next generation of organic growers to a trade show teeming with innovative farming solutions, the Organic Grower... more »
Winemaker honored as Young Farmers & Ranchers ‘Star Member’
A San Diego County winemaker has been awarded California Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers “Star Member Award” for her leadership and commitment to the program. ... more »
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