…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
…noted. A legal track has also been added to the INNOVATE program. The speakers will address current labor concerns and answer questions about what may be coming in the future….
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
Industry members are being advised to watch out for misleading paperwork coming in the mail. The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) has been notified that companies have been sending…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…and labor as key areas for improvement. There is optimism within the industry that the new administration will be open to collaboration in working towards agricultural solutions. About the Author…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
A final rule was recently issued that will update the H-2A certification program. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the amendments on January 15. The announcement comes after extensive…
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
A federal judge has blocked the H-2A wage freeze that the Department of Labor (DOL) announced back in November. The DOL decision would have kept H-2A wages at 2020 rates…
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
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is encouraging industry participation in their brief labor survey. The data that is collected through the survey will be used in advocacy efforts on the state…
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
…this time of year is going to be a little bit colder. It means a lot of sleepless nights and wind machines and the extra cost there with labor cost.”…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…steady.” The report relies on information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the U.S. Department of Education. The latest Employment Opportunities for College Graduates in Food, Agriculture,…
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….