…previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…employers, joint-employers, agricultural associations, and H-2A labor contractors. Applications for the FLSP program must be submitted by November 28. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…a residential property in Ventura County. A new report highlights some of the issues that agricultural truck drivers are facing and presents possible solutions. Stay informed about the latest agricultural…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
There’s a call to reevaluate the required minimum pay for ag labor and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Rule . Michigan’s current minimum wage is $10.10 for workers who…
New H-2A Rules Proposed by Department of Labor
…rule imposes requirements to protect workers from predatory practices during the recruitment process. Employers are obligated to share all agreements with agents or recruiters, irrespective of their location. Additionally, employers…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
A new report highlights some of the issues that agricultural truck drivers are facing and presents possible solutions. The report, “Ensuring the Supply of Agricultural Truck Drivers: What the State…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
The cost of ag labor is expected to rise. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Total cash labor expenses for the U.S. agriculture sector are forecast to be…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
…known nationally for 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…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…will continue to be assessed as growers evaluate what types of impacts there may be on next year’s harvest. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
…Denial 41:42 June 15, 2024: IFPA 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…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Cramer on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Ag Land
How much of our U.S. ag land should belong to our adversaries? About three percent of agricultural land in the United States is owned by foreign entities. But U.S. Senator…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…investments in the competitiveness and sustainability of the U.S. specialty crop industry, producing a strong return for all Americans.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show features an update on the labor negotiation happening at American ports, details of delayed…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
…for 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…