…organizations that were in attendance expressed the dire nature of implementing ag labor reform. “IFPA members tell us that, given how difficult the current H2A process is, labor shortages are…
Recent Rain System Could Be Problematic for Raisin Grapes
…grower really wants to pick it up and send it to a dehydrator,” Vasquez noted. “There’s some added cost that goes along with that and there’s potential for additional damages….
TRUCKS Act Gains Support
…regulations and simplify the process of hiring CDL drivers, especially during a difficult labor market in the agriculture industry. In the news release, they state “The TRUCKS act will protect…
Railroad Strike Avoided with Tentative Agreement
A tentative agreement has been reached between labor unions and rail carriers to avert a railroad strike. The agreement includes immediate and future wage increases, along with additional time off….
August Consumer Price Index Increases
…unchanged in July. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this week increases in the shelter, food, and medical care indexes were the largest contributors to the broad-based monthly all items…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…production practices on a voluntary basis on working lands; · Pilot innovative and cost-effective methods for quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas benefits; and · Develop markets and promote the…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…potential to cost $2 billion per day in lost economic output. TFI also sent its own letter to members of Congress, highlighting the impact a railroad strike would have on…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today we hear about California’s avocado crop and child labor laws on the farm. Tune in…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
…the end of October, USDA is covering the added cost of non-contract formula to make it financially feasible for states to allow WIC participants to buy alternate sizes, forms, or…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…are they interested in? Is it precision spraying? Evaluation of novel actuators such as electrocution, or cryogenic based? Are they willing to cost share?” said Cutulle. “It’s just trying to…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…eight percent increase in yield to cover crop. She’s found a way to make it economic for her, where her increase in cost has really only come out to about…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…issues are creating a more serious consideration for biological products. The increasing emphasis on climate change along with the cost and availability of crop inputs such as fertilizer are making…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers issues with public education and the proposed DPR notification system, cost share certification…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the increasing ag opportunities in Mexico that are further challenging US ag labor,…