Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights resources for the Department of Labor’s new H-2A rules and features information about…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-10-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, industry groups raise concern about new labor rules and a California rancher successfully…
New Labor Rule Developed in ‘Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn’
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has expressed significant disappointment with the new 600-page regulation from the Department of Labor (DOL). In a scathing response to the rule, Council…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…of Labor Affairs for the California Farm Bureau, Bryan Little says California’s Card Check program allows labor unions to petition to unionize a farm operation by collecting signatures on cards…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…$100 million. The Department of Labor has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. Stay informed about…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. DOL has noted the…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule regarding the H-2A…
AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules
…and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. June 15, 2024: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging – AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson June 15, 2024: IFPA Washington Conference,…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…pathogen. So, it can help the grower protect their crop and minimize loss. And with the increased costs, whether it’s labor or fuel, every trip across the field, they have…
New Technology Key to Increasing Ag Productivity
…productivity. TFP measures the amount of agricultural output produced from the combined inputs like labor, capital, and intermediate inputs employed in farm production. Therefore, growth in TPP indicates positive changes…
Major Questions Loom for New Indoor Heat Illness Standard
…impassioned response from labor advocates and activists present at the meeting. Things took a tumultuous turn as protesters disrupted the meeting to a point that forced a temporary halt and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-20-24
…groundwater recharge goal, and the Ag Labor Working Group is making official policy recommendations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…crop industry, which faces challenges due to labor shortages. In a letter addressed to Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson and ranking member David Scott, the lawmakers stressed the need for investments…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…advocates for farmers regarding issues of water, labor, pests, and disease; and the California Citrus Quality Council, which helps farmers through production challenges on a local and global scale, especially…