A recent farm labor reform roundtable brought together Senate leadership, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and farm and farmworker organizations. The group discussed the need for change as detailed in the…
Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting
…employee has to provide on that card is the signature. The labor union organizers can furnish everything else, take that card, and turn it into the Ag Labor Relations Board,”…
Acreage of Mechanically Harvested Raisins Declines, But Percentage Increases
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the acreage of California raisins that are mechanically harvested has declined overall, but the percentage has increased. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, in…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…The group is advocating for updated solutions to the problem, aside from the restoration of mandatory country-of-origin labeling. As labor continues to be an issue for many areas of agriculture,…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…vital for keeping the agricultural industry strong in the years ahead. Along with water concerns, the discussion also included the topics of trade and labor. Kounalakis indicated that she would…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…demand for labor, agtech innovation is striving to accomplish more with less. Agricultural curriculum has been steadily adding more technological components. Familiarizing students with new tools coming into the industry…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…out this year. It kind of varies with location and what their water allocations are,” Brim-DeForest explained. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
…see how much time we can save them,” said Duflock. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an upcoming decision on Ag Order 4.0, employers operating…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…agriculture. Last month a group of agricultural organizations detailed challenges they are encountering in a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Obstacles for potato and dairy exports…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard opening arguments about a case involving union access on California farms. At issue is California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act that was…