California

Ag industry targeted with law firm’s expansion in California

The new attorneys join from The Saqui Law Group and expand Fisher Phillips’ employment and labor relations capabilities in the growing agriculture industry in California and nationally. more »

Minimized risk from climate extremes sought for Southwest growers

More than two dozen researchers across California, Arizona and New Mexico are looking for ways to improve groundwater and develop management strategies that are adapted to climate change to ensure irrigated agriculture sustainability. more »

Freeze issues addressed for California walnuts

Dry conditions make walnut trees vulnerable to freeze damage, and a collection of walnut Extension advisors have combined resources to address winter freeze issues. more »

Contract awarded for first phase of work to repair the Friant-Kern Canal

Brosamer & Wall/Tutor Perini Joint Venture was awarded a $177 million contract to perform the construction aspects of the first phase of work to repair the canal. more »

Cover cropping season has begun; free recorded webinars, demos available

This free series of 10 webinars and five virtual farm-site visits features farm and urban agriculture advisors and some of California's foremost experts on cover cropping. more »

Gladstone Land acquires nut orchard, option to purchase stored water

The Virginia-based company acquired over 1,200 acres of tree nuts and over 19,500 acre-feet of stored water in California. This three-part acquisition totals over $84 million. more »

USDA expands local, electronic communications for California producers

Sent through a single email or text message subscription for free, growers can receive information about loans, disaster assistance, conservation programs, crop insurance, and other programs from their local USDA service centers. more »

Yield is robust in ‘off’ year for pistachios

Technically an "off" year for the alternate bearing crop, California orchards are looking to hit the mark near 1 billion pounds, just under last year's record. more »

California Comeback Plan’s over $15B climate package includes agriculture

The largest such investment in state history, the package includes $1.1 billion over two years to support sustainable agriculture practices. more »
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California nixes yearlong mail-in card-check campaigns for unionizing

Governor Newsom vetoed AB 616, which would have removed the secret ballot election. more »

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