Agriculture Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California The Agriculture Workforce Coalition is calling on the Senate to pass an agriculture workforce reform bill this Congress. The coalition sent a…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
…agriculture originate from the labor movement. Combatting those political actions requires a considerable amount of financial support. Labor unions can generate significant amounts of money through their mandatory dues structure….
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…who specializes 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…
Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
…role in U.S. agriculture, some sectors continue to struggle more than others. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Farmers and the…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
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Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…be in recession, as those businesses have lost employment in three out of the last four months.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
…Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com When ag labor costs rise, specialty crop growers are usually…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Jim Costa, the event was held at California State University, Fresno. Drought conditions, ongoing labor challenges, and supply chain disruptions were consistent concerns highlighted throughout the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the action or lack thereof from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, ag labor…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-07-22
…more. Listen to 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…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers implementing production practices to mitigate the impact of the lack of labor, working…