California Grape & Tree Fruit League

The California Grape & Tree Fruit League is a voluntary public policy organization that represents the interests and concerns of the state’s fresh grape, tree fruit and berry communities. Started in 1936, the League advocates for its members on governmental, legislative and policy issues.

MONTHLY UPDATE
FROM LEAGUE PRESIDENT
Barry Bedwell

We are now well into the 2010 harvest season and thus far I would report that the results for our members are mixed at best to this point.
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ACTION ALERTS
Take action on this current issue.

7/28/2010
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).
(source: CGTFL MEMBER MEMO)

7/21/2010
SB 1121 VETO REQUEST
Take action on SB 1121 today!
(source: LEAGUE MEMBER ACTION ALERT)

6/28/2010
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.
(source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT)

5/28/2010
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.
(source: CGTFL ACTION ALERT)

LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Positions take by the Board of Directors on current legislative proposals.
Click here for the current legislative report (PDF)

EGVM NEWS AND UPDATES
Find the most recent news and updates here

8/6/2010
EGVM DETECTED IN LODI
San Joaquin County is now added to a list of six other California counties where the European grapevine moth (EGVM) has been detected and confirmed by officials.

7/23/2010
EGVM UPDATE
As you know, a Federal Quarantine Order for the European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) has been established in the state and includes parts of southeast Fresno.

6/28/2010
EUROPEAN GRAPEVINE MOTH - CANADIAN IMPORT REQUIREMENTS
Following the announcement of Canada’s new import requirements regarding European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) regulated areas, and when mandatory phytosanitary certification is necessary for export into all of Canada, members have reported receiving conflicting information from the retailer/importer community this past week.

6/22/2010
FEDERAL ORDER FOR GRAPES
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)issued a Federal Order, effective immediately, which establishes quarantine areas for portions of Fresno, Lake, Mendocino,Merced, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties in California for the European Grapevine Moth (EGVM).

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THE LEAGUE'S BIWEEKLY NEWSLETTER

9/3/2010
URGE GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER TO VETO SB 1474
While the League, together with various agricultural and business organizations, continues to direct messaging to the Governor’s office urging a veto of SB 1474 (Steinberg, D-Sacramento), the most recent version of card check, the League is encouraging membership to send individual letters to the Governor to urge him to veto the bill.

9/3/2010
KERN CO. - MELON FRUIT FLY QUARANTINE
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a Melon Fruit Fly population in the Arvin area of Kern County.

9/3/2010
2010 FRUIT DELIVERY
Environmental & Regulatory Affairs Director Christopher Valadez and Membership Director Gabrielle Kirkland traveled to Sacramento on August 25 for the Annual Fruit Delivery to provide legislators, regulators and legislative staff with a reminder of the value of our fresh grape and deciduous tree fruit communities.

9/3/2010
WILLIAMSON ACT BILL SENT TO GOVERNOR
On August 30, the Assembly Local Government Committee heard and passed out AB 2530 (Nielsen, R-Biggs).

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TRANSPORTATION REPORT
A weekly report on rates and availability, courtesy of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Click here for the current transportation report (PDF)

IN THE NEWS
News coverage on relevant issues and concerns

7/28/2010
CARDOZA INTRODUCES "GROWN IN AMERICA" ACT FOR PRIDE IN AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dennis Cardoza said he introduced the Grown in America Act today in the U.S. Congress. The bill encourages both consumers and producers to show their pride for American agriculture. Specifically, H.Res. 1558 encourages producers to display the American flag on U.S.-grown product labels, the congressman said in a news release.

7/28/2010
SCHWARZENEGGER TO VETO FARMWORKER OT BILL
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to veto legislation that would give workers on California farms to the same overtime pay standards as most labor forces, the bill's author said today.

7/25/2010
DON'T BELIEVE CRITICS OF NEW PESTICIDE
As an author on the patents and the person who first proposed the use of methyl iodide as a soil fumigant, I am writing to address the coverage that has stemmed from the proposed registration of methyl iodide for use as a fumigant in California.

5/31/2010
POIZNER, WHITMAN FIGHT FOR SUPPORT IN VALLEY
Fresno Republican voter Deena Papagni has been following the governor's race closely for at least two months. But she still can't make up her mind.

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