…foliage dries into fuel perfect for ravenous flames. President and CEO of AgSafe, Theresa Kiehn, reminds employers of agricultural workers to update their emergency action plans and brief crews about…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-10-24
…exports, and less than a month left for FSA County Committee nominations. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
The Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors in the Central Valley Project. Nut shipments showed varied trends in the month of May,…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…year is 222,000,000 pounds. Lance Honing of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) says much of that is thanks to Michigan. “Out of those 222,000,000 pounds, they account for 182…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shift from decades of agricultural trade surpluses to substantial trade deficits, with a projected record deficit of $32 billion for fiscal year 2024. American…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
…the Court heard those concerns.” They believe the ruling restores balance among government branches and ensures elected Congress members make laws. The Agricultural Retailers Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef…
Payroll Costs for California Farmers Increased 244 Percent in 20 Years
…appear to be outpacing any increases in the sale value of agricultural products. “In California, that increase in payroll costs exceeded the increase in total farm sales by a sizable…
Allocation Increased for CVP Ag Contractors South-of-Delta
The Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors in the Central Valley Project (CVP) from 40 percent to 50 percent. North-of-Delta contractors’ allocation…
Week in Review: Wildfires Create Concerns for Winegrapes & PAGA Reform Arrives
…Valley in relation to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. AgSafe President and CEO Theresa Kiehn reminds agricultural employers of information critical for the well-being of employees regarding heat illness prevention…
Nut Shipments Showing Varied Trends in Recent Months
…increase of 19 percent from last year. While the report noted that exports were down about 9 percent from the month prior, overall exports are still up 14 percent over…
Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
…top exports. Mexico’s organic exports to the U.S. were valued at over $1.4 billion, including avocados, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and tomatoes. However, the limited coverage of the Harmonized System underestimates…
Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans
AgSafe President and CEO Theresa Kiehn reminds agricultural employers of information critical for the well-being of employees regarding heat illness prevention plans. Kiehn said that a major source of citations…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
…managing federal farm programs at the local level. Over 7,700 agricultural community members serve on these committees, which consist of three to eleven members serving three-year terms. “Serving on a…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…small family farms and the movement of agricultural production away from California,” Western Growers Association President & CEO, Dave Puglia said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom for…