…ag story with legislators, registration for the Almond Conference 2021 is officially open and labor expected to be an even bigger issue for winegrapes this year. Tune in to the…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…as countries in South America. We are certainly working on that,” Secretary Vilsack noted. PUSH FOR LABOR STABILIZATION: Labor challenges facing the agricultural sector were another topic of discussion at…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…and we can see what we can do.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
Two Congressional committee hearings were held recently to examine areas of the food supply chain that need improvements. The House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
…While labor costs can be significantly less, there are still other costs of production that can make it difficult to establish an agricultural business in Mexico. Managing Partner of Prime…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…study in 2012 that small farmers actually bore a higher burden of regulatory costs on a per-acre basis.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
…Representative Costa detailing the need the for ag labor solutions and the harsh realities of California’s drought showcased in Western Growers ‘No Water= No Crops’ video series. Tune in to…
Transitioning from Ag Burning Will Be an Expensive Process
…and really see how Valley growers can get ramped up to comply with this new and very onerous regulation.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…labor challenges in agriculture. Introduced by Representatives Dan Newhouse and Henry Cuellar, the amendment creates an opportunity for agricultural operations to better engage with the H-2A program. Year-round H-2A access…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…we’ve lost a lot of the agricultural community in the Coachella Valley.” Listen to the radio report below. Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years About the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-15-21
…Dairies implementing a new sustainability initiative, and how the industry is addressing ag labor challenges with robotics. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay details the challenges that the fresh…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
…global alliance Agritech New Zealand, shares his vision on how robotics – specifically how automation will complement labor and ways people and machines can work together to alleviate the lack…
Sheep Industry Input Needed to Update Targeted Grazing Handbook
…remain completely confidential. Listen to the radio report below. Sheep Industry Input Needed to Update Targeted Grazing Handbook About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…