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by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 19, 20234 min read
Biden Administration Proposes More Changes to the H-2A Visa Program
The proposed rule would strengthen protections for farm workers in the H-2A program and help prevent abuses that undermine wages and...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 15, 20236 min read
US Ports Receive $653M to Fund 41 Grain Improvement Projects
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced over $653 million to fund 41 port...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Frozen Turkey Prices Fall in Time for Holiday Season
Just in time for the 2023 holiday season, wholesale prices of whole frozen turkeys are declining. Prices for frozen whole hens—the birds...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 13, 20232 min read
California Fresh Fruit Association Names Daniel Hartwig as New President
Last week, Wayde Kirschenman, the Chairman of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) Board of Directors announced that Daniel...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 6, 20231 min read
This Agricultural California City is Ranked the 7th Most Expensive U.S. City to Live in
Of the 25 cities ranked, California cities took seven of the top 10 spots on the list...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Port of Long Beach Announces its Busiest September on Record
The Port of Long Beach announced that they had their busiest September on record thanks to a renewed labor contract and consumer demand for.
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 23, 20231 min read
Butter Prices Soar to Record Highs Amid Lower Production
Although butter prices always rise ahead of the baking-heavy holiday season, the recent surge is “much higher than typical for this time...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Newsom Signs Bill that Requires Employers to Increase Sick Leave to 5 Days / Year
Earlier this month, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that increases the paid sick leave that employers are required...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Arkansas Orders Syngenta Seeds to Sell Farmland Over Ties to China
Syngenta, an agricultural seed and chemical company, is owned by Chinese state-owned enterprise ChemChina and has about 160 acres in...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Tulare County Named 2022 Top Ag Producing County in the U.S
Together with Kern County, they contribute 44% to California's total agricultural production value of $55,871,204,000.
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Spray Drone Company Rantizo Announces Over $6M Series A Funding Expansion
Led by Leaps by Bayer, with Fulcrum Global Capital and Innova Memphis, this round will allow the new executive team to lean into a new growt
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Seergrill's - The World's First AI-Powered Grill Cooks the Perfect Steak in 90 Seconds
"Instruct Perfecta with your desires and preferences, and savor a flawlessly prepared meal within moments."
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Molson Coors to Launch Non-Carbonated Spiked Refresher Happy Thursday
At 4.4% alcohol by volume, Happy Thursday will come in four flavors – strawberry, black cherry, pineapple starfruit and mango passionfruit –
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by Sara VanderPoel
Oct 9, 20231 min read
The Ag Center is Changing the Agriculture Industry... Again!
From fertilizers and field supplies to fuel and equipment parts, the Ag Center has simplified the way that farmers shop for products in...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 8, 20231 min read
USDA Forecasts Farm Income Falling Nearly 23%, First Decline in 5 Years
For the first time in five years, USDA forecasts national net farm income will fall nearly 23% in 2023, coming down from a record high in...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Proposed Emissions Rule Would Limit California Imports and Exports in 2024
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) proposed a new restriction about capping nitrogen oxide emissions at the Ports...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Rural Broadband Projects get $667 Million in Grants / Loans for USDA ReConnect Program
Yesterday, the White House announced $677 million in grants and loans for high-speed internet service in rural areas of 22 states and the...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 16, 20231 min read
California's Minimum Wage to Increase to $16/hr Effective 1/1/24
The Director of California's Department of Finance published a letter on July 31st stating that the state's minimum wage needed to incre...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 14, 20232 min read
USDA Proposes Higher Fees to Inspect Agricultural Imports
Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) said that it is seek...
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by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Plant-based Meat Products Continue to Decline in Sales, Nearly 20% year-over-year
U.S. retail sales of plant-based meat alternatives have continued to decline, falling 12.6% to $106.8 million in the five weeks ending...
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