…organizations that were in attendance expressed the dire nature of implementing ag labor reform. “IFPA members tell us that, given how difficult the current H2A process is, labor shortages are…
TRUCKS Act Gains Support
…regulations and simplify the process of hiring CDL drivers, especially during a difficult labor market in the agriculture industry. In the news release, they state “The TRUCKS act will protect…
Railroad Strike Avoided with Tentative Agreement
A tentative agreement has been reached between labor unions and rail carriers to avert a railroad strike. The agreement includes immediate and future wage increases, along with additional time off….
August Consumer Price Index Increases
…unchanged in July. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this week increases in the shelter, food, and medical care indexes were the largest contributors to the broad-based monthly all items…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today we hear about California’s avocado crop and child labor laws on the farm. Tune in…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the increasing ag opportunities in Mexico that are further challenging US ag labor,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-22-22
…agriculture business or association, and increasing ag opportunities in Mexico that further challenge US ag labor. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton growers are making the best of it. Back in April, preliminary estimates were for cotton acreage to increase by…
Week in Review: Impacts of Unseasonal Rain & Olives Take $30 Million Hit from Freeze
Unusual weather brought thunderstorms and unseasonal rain to multiple areas of California last week. Innovation will likely have a more pronounced effect on the future of ag labor as opposed…
Innovation to Have Broader Impact on Ag Labor Than Immigration Policy
…supplement the domestic labor pool. Immigration reform has often been called for as a means of addressing challenges in finding enough labor in agriculture. However, innovation will likely have a…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-05-22
…effective in pest management programs, and why innovation rather than policy will have a broader impact on labor availability. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how to participate in the Seeds for Bees program, the Agricultural Labor Relations…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
…several associations from states where ag labor is especially important, such as California, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, and Alabama. In fact, there were ten pages of affiliated associations. The coalition says…