…expenditures in the United States are estimated at $481.9 billion for 2023. That marks a 6.5 percent increase from 2022. Feed, livestock, poultry, and related expenses, farm services, and labor…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…your water and how are you managing your labor? Everything else is out of your control,” said Athwal. Labor costs and shortages also pose significant ag business challenges. Athwal explained…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
…Labor Day weekend, and then in full swing by October. Acreage dedicated to pumpkin cultivation this year remains consistent with last year’s, he added. As the company’s watermelon season comes…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights how California ag labor rates stack up against other specialty crop states and…
Watermelon Production Progressing Well Despite Rough Start
…been excellent,” said Van Groningen. With regards to labor, Van Groningen said that one of the reasons for the success of the company’s watermelon production is that they experience a…
Pork Industry Impact on U.S. Economy
…of inputs. Feed inputs account for an estimated 52 percent of total U.S. production costs. They say other costs include equipment, buildings, land, utilities, trucking, and labor. Despite those high…
Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Amidst Constitutionality Questions
…representation. However, the UFW criticized the decision, arguing it bypasses long-standing labor laws requiring employers to go through election objections before seeking judicial intervention. The injunction halts all union-related activities…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the impacts of California’s minimum wage on ag labor costs. Tune in for…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…values from the previous year, with a total production value of $4.35 billion. Crop values were impacted by market demand and labor challenges. However, the decrease was mainly due to…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…opposition effort is being supported by local agriculture, labor, and residents that describe Measure J as “an assault on dairy farmers and the future of dairy production in California.” The…
Lawmakers Want Action Following Chevron Deference Ruling
…Department of Labor, have requested lists of existing and pending regulations that were upheld or could be defended under Chevron deference. Letters were sent to more than a dozen federal…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. “The bill puts workers first by ensuring businesses can stay open. We protect farmers from a Labor Department determined to close small…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…these crops has decreased, partly because of high labor costs and urban encroachment. The strong U.S. dollar and falling commodity prices have also hurt exports, making U.S. products less competitive…
Payroll Costs for California Farmers Increased 244 Percent in 20 Years
…have also gone up more than any other state.” The figures are not adjusted for inflation, which Hill says better highlights another economic issue. Increases in the cost of labor…