A bill proposed by Virginia Republican Representative Bob Goodlatte would scrap the current H-2A program which is partly controlled by the U.S. Labor Department. It would institute an H-2C program…
Agri View: Issues Impact on Agriculture
…more important is the immigrant, or Migrant Labor Law. A lot of bad things can happen if Congress doesn’t take sides with the farmer. And, the immigrant and migrant labor…
Farm Bureau Statement on AG Act Workforce Legislation
…nowhere else to turn, the H-2C program offers a path forward in meeting their future labor needs. “At the same time, we are continuing to work with Chairman Goodlatte and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-20-18
…in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. A cold streak is threatening bloom damage and immigration reform talks stalled last week, including progress on an improved labor program….
Study Of U.S. Grains Council ROI
…per year during the study period. In addition to successes related to export value and GDP, Council activities created 23,699 full-time jobs with $1.12 billion in labor income each year…
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
…and less complicated than other solar energy programs. “There’s no pile-driven systems, there’s no concrete or cement to pour, there’s no skilled labor to hire to install,” said Nuance Energy…
Tyson: Higher Freight Costs Will Push Up Consumer Prices
…driving wages higher, pushing up the cost of labor. Hayes adds, “These higher costs are included in our overall outlook. We’re assuming we’ll recover the majority of these costs through…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…and hired labor. Partially offsetting these increases are an expected drop in feed expenses. The 2018 forecast for farm business average net cash farm income is $93,200, the 4th consecutive…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom with An Aerial Application
…very excited about getting both the fixed wing and rotary aircraft added to our label.” The cost and availability of labor continue to be an issue for California growers and…
Agri View: California Farming a Different Business
…California farmers. Production costs are higher there, yes. There is a problem with air, and water quality, plus labor issues. But, everyone should understand that without California, crops like the…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…to attract and retain a strong USDA workforce that reflects the citizens we serve. Recognize the unique labor needs of agriculture and leverage USDA’s expertise to allow the Department to…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…and incident command system (ICS) teams will be available on a case-by-case basis to respond to FAD investigations and FAD emergencies; Laboratory personnel will be available to run tests on…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. We learn more about a new raisin variety called Sunpreme that could alleviate labor issues and…
Ag Labor Fix Tied to DACA Bill in Congress
A complete overhaul of the American agricultural guest worker program is a major part of a House of Representatives’ plan to fix the immigration status of young people involved in…