The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. Labor issues are nothing new for agriculture. However, shortages affecting all segments of…
Week in Review: Roundtable Addresses Farm Labor, Proposed Tax Changes Have Costly Implications
A recent farm labor reform roundtable brought together Senate leadership, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and farm and farmworker organizations. Table olive industry members are looking to keep the crop competitive…
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
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‘Large Step Forward’ Taken with Farm Labor Reform Roundtable
A recent farm labor reform roundtable brought together Senate leadership, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and farm and farmworker organizations. The group discussed the need for change as detailed in the…
Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting
…employee has to provide on that card is the signature. The labor union organizers can furnish everything else, take that card, and turn it into the Ag Labor Relations Board,”…
Acreage of Mechanically Harvested Raisins Declines, But Percentage Increases
…But Percentage Increases About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11,…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…market participants. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
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Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…demand for labor, agtech innovation is striving to accomplish more with less. Agricultural curriculum has been steadily adding more technological components. Familiarizing students with new tools coming into the industry…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…out this year. It kind of varies with location and what their water allocations are,” Brim-DeForest explained. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
…see how much time we can save them,” said Duflock. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire…
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…