…reduce labor costs, negotiate better trade deals, and increase funding for international market promotion. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Payroll Costs for California Farmers Increased 244 Percent in 20 Years
…sizable chunk. That’s the case in some other states, but not all,” Hill explained. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
…claim enforcement. Additionally, courts can now limit the scope of claims and evidence in trials and provide injunctive relief. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Week in Review: Wildfires Create Concerns for Winegrapes & PAGA Reform Arrives
…Valley in relation to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. AgSafe President and CEO Theresa Kiehn reminds agricultural employers of information critical for the well-being of employees regarding heat illness prevention…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-24-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, maximizing the value of available farm labor in the short-term. Tune in for…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…agreement is passed and signed by Governor Newsom, the PAGA reform measure will be withdrawn from the November ballot.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…