…discussed the topic of labor while on the tour, taking a moment to review the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule to update the H-2A program which had been announced…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-17-19
…the consolidation of several agriculture co-ops and the Department of Labor moving to make the H2-A program more user friendly. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com The H-2A program seems to be getting a revamp finally….
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…the current H-2A agricultural visa program could be one element of a solution, while Congress continues to work on broader legislation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to modernize…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program). The program is…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to modernize the H-2A program to reflect stakeholder concerns…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
… “The program has not been eliminated. It is still there, there’s just less funding in it. So, the program will go forward, but there’s also other potential avenues in revenue…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
UC Davis Royal Royce strawberry variety is one of the five new strawberry varieties from the Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis that will help farmers manage…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…Production and Conservation. “With lower premiums and higher levels of assistance than previous programs, DMC is already proving to be a good option for a lot of dairy producers across…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-11-19
…well as why the Early Start program is critical for methane reduction project funding. Also, hear about the last minute push to revive COOL in USMCA and get another almond…
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
…Valley Rice and a private Chinese importer, which was facilitated by the agricultural trade promotion program. Sun Valley Rice CEO Ken LaGrande indicated in a prepared statement that their patience…
Some Things You Can Use as Strawberry Planters
Strawberry plants in a terracotta pot In todays program, Cathy Isom has several great ideas about some things you can use as strawberry planters. That’s coming up on This Land…
Growing Onions from Seed Has Benefits
Just about every garden has onions. In today’s program, Cathy Isom explains the benefits of growing onions from seed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Onions from…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-05-19
…meeting at the G-20 Summit, why Bumblebees are considered fish and the NCC Emerging Leaders Program completing its first session. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…