…getting dairy employers the labor they need. Labor isn’t as on board with the deal. United Farm Workers President Arturo Rodriguez called the program deeply flawed and was “stunned” that…
National Hot Dog Day
…for hot dogs kicked off on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that Americans will eat seven billion hot dogs during…
Investing in the Future of Ag Technology
…sector stem from the rising cost of production. The increased amount of regulation, a shortage of labor and a rising minimum wage also contribute to the need for future investment….
USTR Releases NAFTA Negotiating Objectives
…that the current agreement is unequipped to address. The negotiating objectives also include adding a digital economy chapter and incorporating and strengthening labor and environment obligations that are currently in…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
…innovation is crucial for continued success as farmers work to navigate increasing laws and regulations on labor, environmental concerns, food safety, and trade. One of the most beneficial advancements available…
Agri View: Growing Population Challenges
…see, between 1950 and 2015 production of all farm products grew 169 percent. They did it on less land, and with less labor. You don’t need to be a scientist…
NAFTA Renegotiations to Take Center Stage
…complete overhaul,” adding that the overhaul should include issues like labor, currency manipulation, and industry specific issues regarding dairy and wine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Protections For Immigrant Workers on Horizon
…to ICE without first being presented a subpoena. AB 450 would also require employers to notify the Labor Commissioner before reviewing the employment eligibility of a current employee. The Labor…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Inaugural Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting
…representatives from the following cabinet agencies and executive branch departments: Secretary of the Treasury; Secretary of Defense; Attorney General; Secretary of the Interior; Secretary of Commerce; Secretary of Labor; Secretary…
Agri View: Talk Continues on Effects of the Wall
…Canada. But the wall. That is the main concern to farmers right now. Nobody knows how the wall would affect migrant labor. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…section on labor, which includes information on California’s new minimum wage and overtime laws,” said Laura Tourte, UC Cooperative Extension farm management advisor in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito…
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…for plant breeding, crop protections, and mechanization will support the future success of the agriculture industry while also helping to address major concerns relating to resource conservation and labor shortages….
Agri View: Farm Labor Help Needed
Everett Griner talks about farm labor continuing to be a problem in today’s Agri View. An adequate supply of migrant labor is still a serious problem for…
Planning and What to Grow in Your Food Forest
…enjoy the fruits of your labor for years to come? To get started, pick your location. Instead of grassy, weed-free landscapes, you’ll actually want to pile up organic material where…