…using before.” Uesugi Farms started using H-2A crews in 2018 to fill labor needs. Aiello said he was impressed with the crews and saw more efficient work, however, that labor has even…
SV Ag Tech Summit Focusing On The Present
…event offers lots of education on a multitude of issues facing California agriculture including precision growing, using data to make decisions and of course labor issues. 2019 Salinas Valley Ag…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
…Federation survey found that labor was one of the most concerning industry issues, with more than half of farmers reporting they had a labor shortage. The Senate bill is being…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…the users of the current H-2A program on how to address the labor shortage. “There is a debate on whether to legalize the current group of agriculture laborers, who lack…
Producers Getting Onboard with H-2A Labor Before the Rush
Jackson Family Wines has been using H-2A labor to supplement their needs over the last few years, and Vineyard Manager Bart Haycraft said the merging of the two labor pools…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
Several regulatory changes will be affecting the cost of labor this year, including new labor laws that pertain to minimum wage, workday and overtime requirements, as well as paid leave…
Planning Ahead for Your Spring Garden
…other stuff that’ll make the garden more of a success but less labor intensive. Get to know the USDA zone you live in, and then consider what plants to grow…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently proposed changes to the advertising requirements for farm labor positions. The current rule requires employers to advertise available positions in local print newspapers…
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
…industry. “Regulations in California increase per-acre production costs for citrus by about $700 per acre. That’s a big number. Furthermore, citrus is disadvantaged because its labor intensive,” Babcock said in…
Looking for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year
…nominated must have clearly represented the industry over a number of years in one or more of the following areas: finance, government, production agriculture, education, labor, research, communications, trade, and…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…initial criteria for site selection. USDA will apply a set of guiding principles, including locations meeting USDA travel requirements, locations with specific labor force statistics, and locations with work hours most…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…and far less maintenance than existing floors resulting in labor efficiency for calf raisers. Website: www.calf-tel.com Exhibit Space: DS108, DS110 Location: Germantown, WI Eco Transportation Products – ETP Tire Sealant Pumping…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
…and continued through much of World War II. The war caused a severe labor shortage when much of the labor force volunteered to enlist. But the dam and the electricity…
Don’t Add to Negative H-2A Program Public Perception
H-2A program users said it’s important to not add to an already negative public view about foreign workers. Jackson Family Wines has been using H-2A workers to supplement their labor…