…Survey by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2022 was the first time the module collected information on online grocery shopping. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…offers the prospect of producing higher yields. According to the USDA, it is comparable in size and quality to the Thompson Seedless, but is less labor intensive because it does…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…to more pest pressure going into the season,” Burkdoll explained. While rain is needed in California, growers must also consider the timing for pest management. Burkdoll advised against dormant applications…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
The Supporting Farm Operations Act, H.R. 7046, was introduced in the U.S. House Representatives last week. It seeks to address the high cost of agricultural labor by freezing the Adverse…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
…workers are getting fewer hours and having less income as a result of the implementation of the ag overtime adjustments made from AB 1066,” said Little. Most agricultural businesses do…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…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…