…UC Davis. This is a contract through the California Labor Workforce Development Agency,” said Theresa Kiehn, President, and CEO of AgSafe. “In this project, AgSafe is going to be providing…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…AgSafe 30th Anniversary celebration. President and CEO of AgSafe, Theresa Kiehn explained that the online format should allow industry members to participate in the areas where they want when they…
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
…report below. Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. Using the FLAG system will also allow better communication with State Workforce Systems. The new provisions also provide other options for smaller employers that…
Week in Review: HLB Concerns in San Diego and Groups Challenge Emergency COVID Protocols
…judge has blocked the H-2A wage freeze that the Department of Labor announced back in November. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Getting Rid of Stubborn Tree Stumps from Your Property
…bleach, high-nitrogen fertilizer or muriatic acid. Another way is to dig and chop out that stubborn tree stump with a Mattock. It is cumbersome and labor-intensive but it will get…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
…likely unlawful rule is implemented.” Agricultural groups had been supportive of the H-2A wage freeze, noting it would help bring stability to the labor market. With the uncertainty created by…
Federal Judge Rejects USDA Changes to H-2A Program
An update to the H-2A program has been put on hold by a California federal court. The Department of Labor’s decision to freeze farm workers’ wages for those using the…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
…just due to the lack of labor.” Listen to the radio report below. California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
A new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) provides in-depth analysis of ag labor investigations over the past twenty years. The Federal Labor Standards Enforcement in Agriculture report notes…
Weather Largely Cooperative for Start of Citrus Season
…Listen to the radio report below. Weather Largely Cooperative for Start of Citrus Season About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
A new report highlights a promising job market for agricultural graduates. The report was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
…mixed approach with fall herbicide applications can provide the most value for the labor required. There are already reports of weeds like sowthistle and prickly lettuce coming up in orchards….