…supports the Department of Industrial Relations and the Agricultural Labor Relations Board in educating rural workers on workplace rights. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…the discovery of the invasive pest Carpophilus truncatus. The beetle, first discovered in Australia ten years ago, was identified in an almond orchard in Merced County in September 2023. The…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
Over 165 California agriculture, business, logistics, labor organizations, and local officials have sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and State Legislators, highlighting supply chain challenges within the state. The…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-20-23
…update on the House Ag Labor Workgroup. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
H-2A Usage Continues to Grow Even with High Costs
…combined with the growing demand for labor, poses financial strains on agricultural businesses. The Market Intel also highlights the top states for H-2A positions, maintaining a similar pattern to fiscal…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
…her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of…
“True Cost” of Food Discussed at COP28
…/ 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….
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…stay clean” philosophy. Burkdoll recognizes the economic pressures on growers, with lower crop prices, increased costs of crop protection materials, rising labor expenses, and expensive diesel fuel. However, he underscores…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…U.S. census of agriculture revealed that only 9 percent of food producers are under 35 years old, indicating an aging agricultural workforce with insufficient workers interested in replacing them. “National…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
…her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…a great panel.” More information about The Almond Conference 2023 is available at Almonds.com/Conference. Listen to Devol’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…nation in the value of agricultural production and has the highest hired labor expense among states. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
In a recent story for Southeast AgNet and AgNet West, Sabrina Halvorson talked with a representative of the National Cattlemens Beef Association on why they’re against the Opportunities for Fairness…