…more and more popular with growers dealing with labor challenges. The costs associated with labor have been steadily increasing. The availability of a qualified workforce has also declined, making the…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…up a field rapidly in one season. “It’s not something I would say to do in every field obviously because it takes labor and time,” said Brim-DeForest. “But since we…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
…automating at least half of the harvest process within 10 years. The ambitious initiative has been developed out of necessity in addressing consistent labor issues. WG Vice President of Innovation…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-14-21
…under federal leave parameters in compliance with state law, and Secretary Vilsack is hopeful the Farm Workforce Modernization Act if passed by the Senate will solve farm labor problems. Tune…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…labor shortages and weather issues being responsible for U.S. farmers’ hardships. Potatoes Continue to Be A Point of Contention The ITC investigation is taking place amidst another strain on the…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard opening arguments about a case involving union access on California farms. At issue is California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act that was…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
…leadership, the Agriculture Workforce Coalition has called for action in regard to agriculture labor. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture every week….
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…in acquiring enough labor to keep up with production. The group asserts that agriculture labor reform would bring much-needed stability to the industry. California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
…per hour in California. After a delay to the 2021 wage rate, the increase is a significant concern for farmers looking to budget their labor costs. “I think it’s going…
New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill Goes into Effect March 29
…qualify for the payments under [SB 95]. If you have already paid the benefit, you don’t have to retroactively double pay it,” said Moody. California’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…value of our farmers, ranchers, and producers, and those who work in labor in our farm fields,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in his message highlighting the event. “These folks…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
…the Capitol lawn. Although, this year’s event is virtual, Farm Bureau leadership will still have an opportunity to speak directly with state law makers on various topics including labor, water…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…described the bill as being “critically important” for providing labor stability in agriculture. “This bill’s not perfect. It’s the product of a negotiation that’s gone on for many, many years…