The American Farm Bureau Federation urges the Department of Agriculture to address supply chain issues facing farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organization details…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…their ability to stand on their own into the future.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why…
Hemp Webinar Covering Cultivation and Production Coming Up This Week
…webinar include agronomic best practices, labor planning, integrated pest management, and irrigation. Listen to the radio report below. Hemp Webinar Covering Cultivation and Production Coming Up This Week About the…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
The California State Senate has approved AB 616, much to the dismay of several agricultural organizations. The recent trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates high expectations for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering making informed decisions about biological approaches, dwindling ag labor…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…protect them from intimidation, preserve their right to vote and protect the sanctity of the secret ballot by vetoing this bad bill.” The Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ARLB) has historically…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
A recent event in Reedley brought industry members together to go over the need for skilled labor in the agricultural sector. Hosted by the Western Growers Center for Innovation &…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-19-21
…ag story with legislators, registration for the Almond Conference 2021 is officially open and labor expected to be an even bigger issue for winegrapes this year. Tune in to the…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…as countries in South America. We are certainly working on that,” Secretary Vilsack noted. PUSH FOR LABOR STABILIZATION: Labor challenges facing the agricultural sector were another topic of discussion at…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…and we can see what we can do.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
Two Congressional committee hearings were held recently to examine areas of the food supply chain that need improvements. The House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
…While labor costs can be significantly less, there are still other costs of production that can make it difficult to establish an agricultural business in Mexico. Managing Partner of Prime…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…study in 2012 that small farmers actually bore a higher burden of regulatory costs on a per-acre basis.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
…Representative Costa detailing the need the for ag labor solutions and the harsh realities of California’s drought showcased in Western Growers ‘No Water= No Crops’ video series. Tune in to…