…discussed the topic of labor while on the tour, taking a moment to review the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule to update the H-2A program which had been announced…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-17-19
…the consolidation of several agriculture co-ops and the Department of Labor moving to make the H2-A program more user friendly. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…President Trump announced this week that the Department of Labor (DOL) would start the modernization process for the H-2A guestworker program. The DOL published a formal rule change, that stated:…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…the current H-2A agricultural visa program could be one element of a solution, while Congress continues to work on broader legislation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to modernize…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…several other priorities for U.S. pork producers, including: Visa reform to address a serious labor shortage that could lead to farms and packing plants closing operations. NPPC supports visa system…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-16-19
…and the separation between immigration enforcement and agriculture labor. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to modernize the H-2A program to reflect stakeholder concerns…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until the administration also includes strong enforcement provisions for labor and the environment. The letter from the Congress members states: “Consumers’ right to know about…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…Courtesy: UC Davis Moxie and Royal Royce also could help a producer reduce labor costs. Strawberry plants produce what are called ‘runners’. They are off-shoots that can form new plants….
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
…agricultural industry under increased scrutiny. Wolfe stresses the importance of better communication between pest control advisors, ag retailers, growers, and farm labor contractors. Unless a more communicative approach is voluntarily…
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
When it comes to compliant farm labor bathrooms, there are several rules operations have to mind. The new Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule inspections are highlighting the need…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
…to know your plants because if you fail to meet those added requirements, your hard labor will be in vain. If you live in a location which has brutally hot…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…on Education and Labor. Introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney and cosponsored by Reps. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Antonio Delgado, Josh Harder, Lee Zeldin, Peter Welch, Robin Kelly, and Chellie Pingree, the…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…on the current water situation in California. Other presentations will include a look at current tax and labor laws, as well as important information about what is going on in…