Wednesday, July 28, 2010
SB 1121 VETOED
After much deliberation and discussion on SB 1121 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today vetoed the ag overtime legislation authored by Senator Dean Florez (D-Shafter)... [read more]
Source: CGTFL MEMBER MEMO
Link: Click here for the Sacramento Bee article

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
SB 1121 VETO REQUEST
Take action on SB 1121 today!.. [read more]
Source: LEAGUE MEMBER ACTION ALERT

Monday, June 28, 2010
INDUSTRY TRAINING JUNE 30TH – NEW ZEALAND COLD TREATMENT SPECIFICATIONS
In an effort to provide industry with the support necessary to successfully implement this treatment, the League has contracted with International Refrigeration Support (IRS), Warren Thompson to provide members interested with the training and software support necessary for an in-transit cold treatment. Training is scheduled for 10am, Wednesday, June 30th... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Friday, May 28, 2010
CDFA NOTICE FOR REQUIRED CARTON MARKINGS FOR EUROPEAN GRAPEVINE MOTH (EGVM) IMPACTED COUNTIES
CDFA has developed procedures for growers, packers, shippers and transporters in requiring compliance agreements for industry who are handling host commodities produced within the EGVM restricted area... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
EUROPEAN GRAPEVINE MOTH (EGVM) COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT FOR FRESNO COUNTY (REGULATED FRUIT OTHER THAN GRAPES)
Fresno County compliance agreements have been developed for regulated fruit other than grapes, and were presented today to growers in the first of a series of three scheduled grower meetings... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Monday, May 17, 2010
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS OF TREE FRUIT OUT OF EGVM REGULATED AREA
This memo is directed at those growers and/or shippers with tree fruit in Fresno County and particularly in the regulated area which is an approximate five mile radius from the area of Central and De Wolf avenues... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Friday, May 07, 2010
UPDATE ON EUROPEAN GRAPEVINE MOTH (LOBESIA) IN FRESNO COUNTY
On Monday May 3rd we notified you of the discovery of three European Grapevine Moths (Lobesia). Here are a review of the facts and developments as we know them today Friday May 7th at 2:00 PM:.. [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Monday, May 03, 2010
DISCOVERY OF EUROPEAN GRAPEVINE MOTH (LOBESIA) IN FRESNO COUNTY
Today we have been notified by the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed that multiple European Grapevine Moths (also known as EGVM or Lobesia) have been trapped and identified in Fresno County... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Friday, April 16, 2010
REVISED FORKLIFT TRAIN THE TRAINER SCHEDULE
New location added to the Forklift Train the Trainer seminars. .. [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Friday, April 16, 2010
TRACTOR SURVEY PARTICIPATION NEEDED
League members are encouraged to complete a survey to assist in the accurate assessment of the agricultural equipment being operated in the state of California... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Friday, April 16, 2010
LETTER CAMPAIGN TO REQUEST RESOLUTION TO RETALIATORY TARIFFS
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Monday, April 05, 2010
CARGO SCREENING REQUIREMENTS SET TO HIT 100 PERCENT AUGUST 1
The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 mandates that all cargo transported on a passenger aircraft be screened at 100 percent beginning August 1, 2010... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT
Link: Click here to visit TSA for more information

Friday, April 02, 2010
2010 WAGE & BENEFIT SURVEY AVAILABLE
The League is requesting participation in the 2010 Agricultural Wage and Benefit Survey, which is an annual survey coordinated by the Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS), a division of the California Farm Bureau Federation... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
UPDATE -- TAIWAN TRANSIT REQUIREMENTS
All shippers need to be aware of the following requirements for shipments destined to Taiwan... [read more]
Source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT

Friday, March 05, 2010
IRRIGATION PERFORMANCE SUMMIT SET FOR MARCH 19 AT FRESNO STATE
PureSense Environmental Inc. is hosting an educational event for growers that will focus on water-use efficiency... [read more]
Source: PureSense Environmental
Link: For more details visit PureSense online

Thursday, December 10, 2009
PRODUCE TRACEABILITY SURVEY LAUNCHED -- YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
Courtesy of the United Fresh Produce Association (United), an online survey on the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) implementation has been developed to provide administering associations feedback to assess PTI implementation to date and help identify additional support needs. .. [read more]
Source: United Fresh Produce Association
Link: Click here to access the survey

Thursday, October 01, 2009
TAKE ACTION ON MEXICAN TARIFF ISSUE
Status Update on US-Mexico Trucking Dispute and Guidelines for Official Correspondence on the Mexico Tariff on Table Grapes .. [read more]
Source: CGTFL