…the Temporary Labor Certification. DHS will monitor the labor situation to determine if further changes will be needed. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
…The impact that COVID-19 is having on available labor can vary from region to region, but it is still a concern as the pandemic continues. “There are those businesses that…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…such as helping hungry families, preventing food waste and helping farmers gather some of the production cost back. “This is an opportunity for USDA to act quickly to produce a…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…a comprehensive survey of farmworker housing conditions, including labor camps and H-2A housing, resulting in statewide recommendations to ensure the health and safety of farmworkers AB 2956: Agriculture Labor Shortage…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
…pandemic, also how the pandemic has a hand in recent agriculture labor pressures. On the bright side, labor shortages and border restrictions in the E.U. due to the COVID-19 outbreak…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…stock up on N95 masks before wildfire season began with an understanding that the agricultural industry is going to require a substantial number for their labor force. Now with the…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…and helps provide steady labor for the agriculture sector during this time of uncertainty,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “H-2 labor is vital to the economy and food security of…
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was recently signed by President Donald Trump as a means for supporting employees impacted by COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…cost nearly $2 trillion which will be dispersed through provisions for supporting health care efforts, cash payments to individuals and financial assistance for transportation and small businesses. The bill will…
Efforts Underway to Address Labor Concerns During COVID-19 Pandemic
…about that. The email address is AgLabor@USDA.gov.” Listen to the report below. Farm & Ranch Headlines ~ 03.25.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…the biggest issues facing the agricultural industry, which includes labor, supply chain concerns, as well as potential price manipulation. There is a notable concern related to the announcement from the…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
(Washington, D.C., March 19, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-19-20
…the incentives offered to almond growers for upgrades and orchard recycling, and how the COVID-19 pandemic could impact the agriculture labor supply. Tune in to the show for these news…