Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to modernize the H-2A program to reflect stakeholder concerns…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until the administration also includes strong enforcement provisions for labor and the environment. The letter from the Congress members states: “Consumers’ right to know about…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…Courtesy: UC Davis Moxie and Royal Royce also could help a producer reduce labor costs. Strawberry plants produce what are called ‘runners’. They are off-shoots that can form new plants….
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
…agricultural industry under increased scrutiny. Wolfe stresses the importance of better communication between pest control advisors, ag retailers, growers, and farm labor contractors. Unless a more communicative approach is voluntarily…
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
When it comes to compliant farm labor bathrooms, there are several rules operations have to mind. The new Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule inspections are highlighting the need…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
…to know your plants because if you fail to meet those added requirements, your hard labor will be in vain. If you live in a location which has brutally hot…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…on Education and Labor. Introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney and cosponsored by Reps. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Antonio Delgado, Josh Harder, Lee Zeldin, Peter Welch, Robin Kelly, and Chellie Pingree, the…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…on the current water situation in California. Other presentations will include a look at current tax and labor laws, as well as important information about what is going on in…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…highlights of the 2017 Census of Agriculture include the rising cost of labor in California. Labor expenses were shown to increase nearly 20 percent from 2012, costing approximately $7 billion…
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
…and your family and you don’t want the fruits of your labor to go to waste, consider these suggestions. Check with local food banks and soup kitchens to see if…
Farm Bureau Statement on Trump Immigration Reform Proposal
…more critical than in the agricultural sector. Labor shortages now are being felt by farmers and ranchers across the country, in dairy, fruits and vegetables, mushroom, livestock and other sectors….
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
…equipment, custom services, and labor are all based on January 2019 figures. The report can help a producer estimate potential returns as well as help formulate budget strategies and evaluate…
More CA Farmers Increased Wages to Attract Qualified Farm Labor
Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California In efforts to attract qualified farm labor, California farmers and ranchers have increased their wages due to the chronic employee shortages. In the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-07-19
…available farm labor in California. There is a report on SmartLabel getting more attention as well as details on California’s plan to develop a water resilience portfolio. Tune in to…