…agreement is passed and signed by Governor Newsom, the PAGA reform measure will be withdrawn from the November ballot. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the impact of ag labor challenges on the fresh produce industry and the…
Amicus Briefs Filed Supporting Fight Against Card Check Law
…farm groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation and California Association of Winegrape Growers have filed a brief as part of Wonderful Nurseries’ lawsuit against the Agricultural Labor Relations Board…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-17-24
…/ AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour….
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
…Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging 19:13 June 8, 2024: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues 09:58 May 18, 2024: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-10-24
…economies are putting additional pressure on ag labor supplies. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
The agricultural community is praising the House Agriculture Committee for incorporating reforms to U.S. international food aid programs in the newly released Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024….
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights resources for the Department of Labor’s new H-2A rules and features information about…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-10-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, industry groups raise concern about new labor rules and a California rancher successfully…
New Labor Rule Developed in ‘Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn’
…incessant barrage of deleterious and crushing regulations targeting agricultural employers must stop,” Marsh noted. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…or petitions and turning them into the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. If they have enough signatures, the board certifies the labor union. “That’s a radically different approach to trying to…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…$100 million. The Department of Labor has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. Stay informed about…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
Immigrant farm workers hoe weeds and harvest crops on a farm. Editorial Photo by rhfletcher/DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Labor released yet another rule that mires farm families in…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for temporary ag workers by making several changes to the H-2A program. DOL has noted the…