…a residential property in Ventura County. A new report highlights some of the issues that agricultural truck drivers are facing and presents possible solutions. Stay informed about the latest agricultural…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
There’s a call to reevaluate the required minimum pay for ag labor and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Rule . Michigan’s current minimum wage is $10.10 for workers who…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…impacted many agricultural producers, record high increases in 2022 had a disproportionate economic impact on rice producers,” said California FSA Executive Director Blong Xiong. “I am pleased that Congress authorized…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…their reach to beginning farmers, limited resource farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, veterans, and students interested in agricultural careers. The Equity in Conservation Outreach Cooperative Agreements encompass projects that educate and…
New H-2A Rules Proposed by Department of Labor
…for Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States. The NPRM will be open for public comment for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register….
National Farm Health and Safety Week
…issues and accidents in the agricultural community. It’s just one of the organizations taking part in Farm Health and Safety Week nationally. For its part, AgriSafe Network is hosting free…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
A new report highlights some of the issues that agricultural truck drivers are facing and presents possible solutions. The report, “Ensuring the Supply of Agricultural Truck Drivers: What the State…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…fruit and vegetable incentive projects that work in a variety of retail settings would also be prioritized under the bill. The Expanding Agricultural Exports Act is also being supported by…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…cranberries are being lowered. The action follows the lowering of tariffs on almonds, walnuts, and other U.S. agricultural products which took effect last week. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA and…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…not have to face unfair competition from state-subsidized sugar that is grown often using workers in dangerous working conditions,” Kildee said. “So, what we have is a system that has…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…the NASDA Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming. One of the new amendments addresses the agricultural workforce pipeline and the need for specialized training within the agricultural industry. “NASDA believes that…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. “The future of American agriculture is bright…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…$42.57 billion in inflation-adjusted 2023 dollars. The projected 2023 level would remain below the high set in 2017. Labor expenses are an important component of agricultural production costs. For every…