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Russian River water curtailment likely to continue in California
Due to ongoing drought and a limited water supply, farmers and ranchers in Mendocino and Sonoma counties, California, are awaiting adoption of an amended emergency order that would extend last year's curtailment of water rights in the Russi... more
California farm labor survey can gather stories, impact policy
From the Industrial Revolution to the Great Recession, labor markets and the nature of employment itself have been greatly altered during periods of both historical growth and stagnation. In early 2020, the world experienced a similar era-defining... more
Help sought for California farms impacted by illegal dumping
Illegal dumping on private lands in rural communities is an issue that has plagued farmers and ranchers for many years. Old mattresses, sofas, appliances, tires and household garbage are routinely discarded along roadways, causing an unsightly mes... more
EFI hires Michael Lacey as business development manager
Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has added produce industry veteran Michael Lacey to the position of business development manag... more
Botryosphaeria stem blight of blueberry a concern in Southeast
Recently, the number of Botryosphaeria stem blight infected blueberry bushes is increasing in Alabama farms. Blueberry stem blight (Botryosphaeria dothidea) is a fungal disease known as the primary disease limiting establishment of blueberry plant... more
Disease resistant, size-controlling ‘MP-29’ rootstock for Alabama peaches viewed
A damaging soilborne fungus called Armillaria root rot and the peach tree short life disease complex are currently the leading causes of peach tree mortality in Alabama. These diseases result in annual losses for the peach growers. Estimated lif... more
Forced labor of Mexican agricultural H-2A workers brings charges
A woman in Florida pleaded guilty on April 6 to a federal racketeering conspiracy that victimized Mexican agricultural workers admitted into the United States under the H-2A temporary visa program. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the ... more
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