…agriculture originate from the labor movement. Combatting those political actions requires a considerable amount of financial support. Labor unions can generate significant amounts of money through their mandatory dues structure….
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…pesticides, labor, and transportation have hit our producers in the field and at the factories they own. Our farmers are worried about their bottom line as we head into harvest,”…
Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. A recent report points out that while immigrant workers play a vital…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…work visa programs help mitigate the impact of a dwindling domestic labor supply. However, the meat and dairy industries face the most challenges, according to research from the American Immigration…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…Another cause for concern includes the expansion and extension of the “excess loss limitation.” “In the face of a possible recession, 40-year high inflation, unprecedented supply-chain challenges, and chronic labor…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
A press conference in Washington, D.C. included several members of Congress and business groups calling for action on farm labor solutions. State and national agricultural leaders joined Republican lawmakers in…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…at Land-grant Tribal Colleges and Minority-serving Institutions are intended to bolster the available labor pool. Collectively, the investments will increase the number of well-trained workers and also support the management…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
…among those hit hardest. Now, a new USDA report goes in-depth on how fruit and vegetable growers are handling the higher costs of labor. The report says farm labor costs…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Jim Costa, the event was held at California State University, Fresno. Drought conditions, ongoing labor challenges, and supply chain disruptions were consistent concerns highlighted throughout the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the action or lack thereof from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, ag labor…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-07-22
…growers working to mitigate higher salinity levels related to drought and the West Coast Port Labor contract expiring. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
A coalition of organizations representing a variety of industries including agriculture are encouraging the Biden Administration to get involved in the port labor negotiations. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers implementing production practices to mitigate the impact of the lack of labor, working…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…saw during the early stages of the pandemic how shocks to labor and our supply chain, some of which still persist today, how they impacted the ability of farmers to…