…employees feel comfortable doing.” Listen to the full report below. Vaccinating the CA Farm Labor Population Has Been ‘Hit or Miss’ Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…agricultural guest-worker program. It marks the second time that Congress will be addressing the bill. Multiple agricultural groups have been supportive of the efforts to simplify the H-2A application process….
Week in Review: Five Percent Water Allocations Disappoint and H-2A Wages Climb to $16
The Bureau of Reclamation has released low initial water allocations for Central Valley Project contractors for 2021 and while the allocations were not a surprise, multiple water agencies expressed disappointment…
New AEWR from Department of Labor Brings California Up To $16.05
…are for the year. The new AEWR was delayed due to complications related to the Farm Labor Survey (FLS) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Overall, the FLS shows that…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
…for tomato producers in California. The National Industrial Hemp Council and The Hemp Industries Association are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. With labor a constant concern for California…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…us if the labor shortage does get worse in the future.” Labor availability has been a continuous challenge in agriculture. Some projections estimate that the issue will continue to become…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…UC Davis. This is a contract through the California Labor Workforce Development Agency,” said Theresa Kiehn, President, and CEO of AgSafe. “In this project, AgSafe is going to be providing…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…AgSafe 30th Anniversary celebration. President and CEO of AgSafe, Theresa Kiehn explained that the online format should allow industry members to participate in the areas where they want when they…
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
…report below. Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…strong,” said Dr. Barb Glenn, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO. “We are ready to work with the Biden Administration to advance agriculture domestically and internationally, while ensuring…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. Using the FLAG system will also allow better communication with State Workforce Systems. The new provisions also provide other options for smaller employers that…
Week in Review: HLB Concerns in San Diego and Groups Challenge Emergency COVID Protocols
…judge has blocked the H-2A wage freeze that the Department of Labor announced back in November. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Getting Rid of Stubborn Tree Stumps from Your Property
…bleach, high-nitrogen fertilizer or muriatic acid. Another way is to dig and chop out that stubborn tree stump with a Mattock. It is cumbersome and labor-intensive but it will get…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
…likely unlawful rule is implemented.” Agricultural groups had been supportive of the H-2A wage freeze, noting it would help bring stability to the labor market. With the uncertainty created by…