Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers congress failing farmers, farmworkers and American consumers by not placing labor reform in…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…Transparency Act. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) also expressed disappointment that the spending bill did not address agricultural immigration reform. Particularly, the group was dismayed by the Affordable and…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…Fruit Association. “There is no doubt that agriculture has waited many years for immigration reform, and we are optimistic that this bill will finally accomplish this goal.” Groups including the…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
…in Fresno County agriculture, and farm laborers lobbying in DC for labor reform. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
Stakeholders still have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the walnut marketing order. Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022. In a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), lawmakers highlight the need…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…characterized it as a reform to allow mail-in ballots for Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) elections. Groups that spoke out against the bill raised concern about intimidation from union organizers….
Farm Workforce Modernization Act: ‘No One Can Afford to Wait Any Longer’
…Cathy Burns said in a press release. “Immigration reform is the single most important action that can be taken to give relief to Americans struggling to fight unprecedented food inflation…
Week in Review: Impacts of Unseasonal Rain & Olives Take $30 Million Hit from Freeze
…to immigration reform, as migration patterns continue to shift. California olive oil production has taken a significant hit as a result of the devastating freeze back in February. More than…
Innovation to Have Broader Impact on Ag Labor Than Immigration Policy
…supplement the domestic labor pool. Immigration reform has often been called for as a means of addressing challenges in finding enough labor in agriculture. However, innovation will likely have a…
Agriculture Coalition Letter to Senate on Farm Labor
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…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…and prices, it should consider expanding temporary work visa programs and implementing other long-term employment-based immigration reforms,” said Lim. “This includes providing a path to citizenship for millions of the…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…assistance for farmers to expand on-site farm fertilizer storage capacity to help them manage costs year-round. They want the EPA to reform its review processes that create barriers to domestic…