ACTIVATE20, the AgSafe Annual Conference is coming up March 10-12 in Modesto. The event will highlight some of the major concerns that agricultural operations are navigating, with presentations touching on…
Farm Bureau Roadshow Highlights Value of Industry Unity
…event also provided important industry updates on a variety of topics such as water and new labor regulations. Farm Bureau makes it possible for industry members to get involved and…
Questions Remain as AB-5 Implementation Takes Shape
…a little more clear, like a pesticide applicator or a farm labor contractor; some things are going to be a little fuzzier.” The new labor law creates a set of…
Mechanical Pruning of a New Raisin Variety at KARE
…should be able to be machine pruned and that’s what we’re doing today is testing machine pruning on it.” The potential for eliminating a significant amount of labor through mechanizing…
New Joint Employer Liability Guidelines Effective in March
…in the agricultural industry is in the relationship between a farmer and a farm labor contractor (FLC). “Growers need to be thinking very carefully about the farm labor contractors that…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
…dedicated reporter to specifically cover agriculture. Many of the industry’s most significant issues such as water and labor can often get fairly topical coverage, which may not provide a complete…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…includes groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Western Growers, and the United Fresh Produce Association, sent a letter to Senate leaders calling for action on farm labor…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
…of the ag labor bill getting passed out of the Senate and how growers can get avocado pest guidelines in the palm of their hand. Tune in to the show…
Wage Increases to Begin on January 1
…Wolfe noted. Agricultural employers will also need to consider some of the changes made to labor exemptions. Irrigators will now fall under the 50-hour workweek standard, having previously been exempt. …
Caring for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants
…are growing and thriving in your garden and you’re now seeing the fruits of your labor. Soon it will be time to pick them and enjoy them on your dinner…
Confronting the Challenges of the Organic Sector
…we’re working hard on mechanical or automated weeding, and that’s extremely important to us because the labor cost in the U.S. keeps rising,” said Smith. “If we can get tools…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
…the Senate where we hope legislation is crafted that provides long-term solutions to the farm labor crisis. Farmers need meaningful reform that addresses the concerns of both workers and growers.”…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…products. Asked to discuss three important issues facing agriculture, the Whites cited immigration and labor policies, the need for financial products that allow young farmers to purchase land, and the…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…and labor standards from federal changes initiated by the Trump administration. “We’re not going to freeze the science,” he said. “We’re going to move our science forward.” Johansson expressed optimism…