Journals By Industry - Farm Labor

The 2011-2012 coffee crop in Honduras could be double last seasons, but runs the risk of being spoiled before it can be collected in its entirety due to lack of workers, reports Laprensahn.com...

HEADNOTE According to participants in the Chicago Fed's annual Economic Outlook Symposium, the U.S. economy is forecasted to grow at a pace below its historical average in 2012, following a year with an...

NEWS The government is set to re-write controversial plans for the so-called "greening" of the Common Agricultural Policy to make them fairer for UK farmers. DEFRA secretary Caroline Spelman said European Commission proposals...

The northwestern Nicaraguan town of La Isla has lost so many of its residents in recent years that locals have unofficially renamed it "La Isla de las viudas" (island of widows). The victims,...

Federal Agencies, Private Sector Companies Partner to Hire Veterans on the Spot WASHINGTON -- Answering the President's call to expand employment opportunities for America's Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs will host a...

In October 2010, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar came to the American Wind Energy Association's Offshore Wind Conference, in Atlantic City, to sign the nation's first commercial offshore wind development lease and usher...

SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco, California-based NaturEner USA, LLC ("NaturEner"), a renewable energy company, announces that it has secured a $320 million construction loan with Morgan Stanley that will enable construction of the...

The following list describes new laws that have an impact on business and took effect Jan. 1, unless otherwise noted. * Credit Check AB 22 prohibits employers and prospective employers, not including certain...

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/da3cfa/machinery_manufact) has announced the addition of the "Machinery Manufacturing" report to their offering. The US machinery manufacturing industry includes more than 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of...

Linda Alexander used to grab lunch at one of the numerous eateries near her office on Broadway. But lately, the public relations executive is buying her grub at Duane Reade. "It's insanely convenient,"...

HEADNOTE Incident Reporting Among Working Minors in New Jersey Among many of the potential out- of -school activities that are available to older children, paid employment and volunteering are two common legal options....

HEADNOTE Texas and New Mexico share a general location on the map - both being in the Southwest. But conditions in their commercial real estate markets could not be further apart. This article...

The History & Techniques of Fabrics What Are Fabrics Woven & Knitted Fabrics, Nonwoven Fabrics & Leather "Cloth" is a flat plate (sheet form) made of fibers and has width, length and thickness,...

HEADNOTE Residential origination volume in 2012 looks to be the lowest on record since 1997. However, things could surprise to the upside. Just don't bet the house on it. IMAGE ILLUSTRATION 1 The...

Individuals new to agriculture often seek direction on how they should get started with their agricultural business. Surprisingly, however, I find many of these "getting started" questions center on goal setting and "What...

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Learn what members of the International Franchise Association Board of Directors have to say about the state of franchising. QUESTION: What is the most significant issue facing the franchise industry in...

HEADNOTE Thanks, but no thanks. Ranch families want to keep their memories, traditions and life lessons. Stock show season starts this month. Very young exhibitors will keep a steely eye on the judge...

The economy is growing, but at a slower pace than necessary to significantly reduce the unemployment rate. While there may be decreases from month to month, the unemployment rate is likely to increase...

Good fortune can be elusive when it crosses regional boundaries. Texas and New Mexico are a Southwestern case in point when it comes to their commercial real estate markets. Texas commercial lending markets...