…minimum wage increases, changing overtime rules and a continually volatile labor pool. Working with a labor contractor has become more attractive for farmers growing particularly labor-intensive crops, or whose operations…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…groups and other industry organizations. Associations such as American Agri-Women, the National Women in Agriculture Association and the Women, Food and Agriculture Network work to promote the increased presence of…
Secretary Perdue on Dept. of Labor Rulemaking on H-2A Visa Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue praised proposed rulemaking by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which could help farmers advertise job openings to domestic workers as required under the…
Farm Bureau Looks Forward to Working with New Congress
The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We look forward to working with the new Congress to strengthen agriculture by fixing the ag…
Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
A new joint agreement under the Winning on Reducing Food Waste initiative was recently signed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the…
Agri View: BFTP-The Development of Agritourism
…of agritourism. BFTP-The Development of Agritourism We have had several reports on the development of agritourism. Many farmers have started catering to tourist by offering family entertainment. Things like “pick…
Agri View: Farm Labor Cost More Today
Everett Griner talks about farm labor costing more in today’s Agri View. Farm Labor Cost More Today No matter where the crop is grown, and what the price is that…
USMCA Fate Could Rest with Democrats After Elections
…the deal. If Democrats take power, it means labor questions suddenly become much more important. There are still questions remaining from the party and labor groups about how new labor…
Agri View: Pineapple – World Known Crop
Everett Griner talks about a crop that is marked across the world in today’s Agri View. Pineapple – World Known Crop Pineapple. One of the tastiest crops we grow. It…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…sustainability, innovative efficiency and providing sustainable nutrition to a growing and changing global population. This partnership includes top sponsors Microsoft and AgriNovus Indiana, as well as some of agriculture’s most…
There were at least 35,000 acres of asparagus...Now you're looking at about 2,000 acres.
Jeff Klein, California Asparagus CommissionerLawsuits Seeking Mandatory Travel Pay for Ag Workers
…work site, rather than having 25-30 cars traveling around the region,” said Segale. Listen to Segale’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
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…