…the potential economic impact that would be felt if a requirement for travel compensation was enacted. Segale noted labor costs are already projected to increase between four and ten percent…
Hurricane Changes Fly-in Schedule for Ag Groups
…fly-in. Pork producers this week were there to talk trade, the farm bill and labor issues with lawmakers, according to the Hagstrom Report. NPPC also seeks “proper regulatory authority for…
The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.
Jeff Klein, Jack Klein Partnership
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…few years as new labor, food safety, and environmental regulations are phased in. CRB President Gary Schulz said that Babcock has presented a well-researched economic report that shows how new…
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
…bank. Prohibit states from regulating agricultural production practices outside their borders. Reform the visa system to address an agricultural labor shortage. Give USDA oversight of lab-produced cultured protein and gene…
USDA Payments Expected After Labor Day
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects to send payments to farmers after the Labor Day holiday as part of a trade relief package. The $12 billion package is intended for…
Farm Bill Conference Meeting Date Set
…day after lawmakers return from the Labor Day Recess. Roberts also says committee staff members have made progress on the differences in the two bills on conservation, but not on…
China Hopeful for FTA with Canada
…Canada as Canada has insisted on a progressive trade deal that would also cover some labor, environment, gender and governance issues. Officials say there was little progress on issues that…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…labor requirements will increase costs by $112 million, or $357 per acre, once they are all phased in.” “Babcock, has presented a well-researched economic report that shows how new regulations…
Canada May Rejoin NAFTA Talks this Week
…of the talks as the U.S. and Mexico engage in negotiations. However, Canada has remained out largely since many issues being discussed are simply topics, such as labor, that Canada…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…I know first-hand how vitally important trade, water and access to labor are to our Valley’s agricultural system. Agriculture is different in every region of the country and it is…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…percent of the nation’s poultry products and directly employ more than 350,000 workers. Based on the latest data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the poultry slaughter and processing…
Farm Export Prices Post Large Declines in July
U.S. agriculture export prices fell 5.3 percent last month. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor shows the decline is the largest drop in farm exports since 2011. The…