…workers are getting fewer hours and having less income as a result of the implementation of the ag overtime adjustments made from AB 1066,” said Little. Most agricultural businesses do…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…annually for three years to the Labor and Workforce Development Fund. This supports the Department of Industrial Relations and the Agricultural Labor Relations Board in educating rural workers on workplace…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…the discovery of the invasive pest Carpophilus truncatus. The beetle, first discovered in Australia ten years ago, was identified in an almond orchard in Merced County in September 2023. The…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
Over 165 California agriculture, business, logistics, labor organizations, and local officials have sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and State Legislators, highlighting supply chain challenges within the state. The…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-20-23
…update on the House Ag Labor Workgroup. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
H-2A Usage Continues to Grow Even with High Costs
…combined with the growing demand for labor, poses financial strains on agricultural businesses. The Market Intel also highlights the top states for H-2A positions, maintaining a similar pattern to fiscal…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn…
“True Cost” of Food Discussed at COP28
…/ AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…stay clean” philosophy. Burkdoll recognizes the economic pressures on growers, with lower crop prices, increased costs of crop protection materials, rising labor expenses, and expensive diesel fuel. However, he underscores…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…U.S. census of agriculture revealed that only 9 percent of food producers are under 35 years old, indicating an aging agricultural workforce with insufficient workers interested in replacing them. “National…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…More information about The Almond Conference 2023 is available at Almonds.com/Conference. Listen to Devol’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Controlling…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central…