…voluntary agreements. With 2020 quickly coming to a close, industry members are looking ahead at some of the labor concerns coming in 2021. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…be addressed at the upcoming Ag Labor Forum <https://agnetwest.com/virtual-ag-labor-forum-coming-up-november-17-18/> hosted by CFLCA. Listen to the report below. Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Virtual Ag Labor Forum Coming Up November 17-18
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is hosting the annual Ag Labor Forum online this year, on November 17 and 18. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Management in…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
The increasing cost of production in California is pushing some farmers to try their luck in other states. Costs for labor, regulatory compliance, and fuel are all substantially cheaper in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-21-20
…wildfire challenges and get the details on how to register for the 10th Annual Ag Labor Forum. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including labor cost and organic restrictions that are fueling mechanical…
California Farm Production Expenditures Still Highest in the Nation
…in 2010. California accounted for nearly 12 percent of all U.S. farm expenditures last year, the most of any other state. Labor was once again the lion’s share of farm…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF asked the Republican and Democratic candidates to respond with their stances on several topics directly affecting America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities, including trade, labor, regulatory…
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
…don’t think we have too many concerns going into the September-October season.” Based in Manteca, Van Groningen and Sons sells their pumpkins under the Pampered Farms label. Come Labor Day,…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have entered into an alliance to increase safety in the meat sector….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-24-20
…be labor-intensive for the industry, application tips to limit the number of urban complaints, and how to prepare your operations for wildfire season. Tune in to the show for these…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
…as you spot them at garden centers. Spring-flowering bulbs should go in the ground right after Labor Day. Now through mid-September is also the best time to establish a new…
New Hemp Processing Method Shows Promise for Industry
…labor that is involved in first getting the feedstock ready before it goes into the decortication process,” said Cai. “With the CELF process essentially, you could potentially eliminate all those…
USDA Launches New Website Features to Help Farmers Hire Workers
…application and visa applications for temporary nonimmigrant workers. In an effort to make the website more efficient, the updates will also provide easy access to the Department of Labor’s Foreign…