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’
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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
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the risks of youth in agriculture workplaces, where biologicals can be the most…
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
Agriculture Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California The Agriculture Workforce Coalition is calling on the Senate to pass an agriculture workforce reform bill this Congress. The coalition sent a…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
…agriculture originate from the labor movement. Combatting those political actions requires a considerable amount of financial support. Labor unions can generate significant amounts of money through their mandatory dues structure….
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…who specializes 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…
Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
…role in U.S. agriculture, some sectors continue to struggle more than others. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Farmers and the…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…workers reach retirement age and leave the workforce, the meat and dairy industries will be increasingly hard-pressed to find enough workers to meet demands.” The tight labor market is forcing…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…be in recession, as those businesses have lost employment in three out of the last four months.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
A press conference in Washington, D.C. included several members of Congress and business groups calling for action on farm labor solutions. State and national agricultural leaders joined Republican lawmakers in…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
More than $14 million in additional financial support will be invested in ag workforce training. The funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to support training in historically…