A new labor proposal introduced in the House of Representatives recently, the AG and Legal Workforce Act (ALWA), has received mixed reactions from the agriculture industry. Many provisions in the…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
…also says the bill provides generous visa allocations to ensure that labor needs are met, gives needed flexibility to avoid farm disruptions, eliminates regulatory burdens, and provides effective means of…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…50 states. Our farmers cost-effectively grow safe food, with minimal use of pesticides. The entire country will lose with higher food prices, and more food imported from around the world…
Trade War Endangers Farmers, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…and tariff threats. Throughout history, some farmers have survived by expanding their operations. Today, that option is nearly impossible for many because of the lack of qualified labor. We also…
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…Are we going to be stuck with paying that cost in some form or another? What does it look like going forward?” asked President and CEO of California Cotton Ginners…
Agri View: Farming Problems
…meat. The cost of vegetables will be 10 times what they are now. Well, that is what a lot people are trying to do. That’s Agri View for today. I’m…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
…animal agriculture: laboratory-produced cultured protein and gene editing in livestock production. Alternative Proteins Want It Both Ways Alternative proteins include those that are plant-based as well as cultured products grown…
USDA Applauds Housing Eligibility for Temporary Farm Workers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released internal guidance on changes made to farm labor housing eligibility. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 amended a section of the Housing Act…
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…would the legislature want to give us an agricultural labor bill that doesn’t add labor to our workforce but detracts and diminishes the labor supply we have in this country?”…
Equipment Manufacturers: Trade War Bad for Business, Risks Jobs
…target vital parts and components used in equipment manufacturing throughout the U.S. “They will also drive up the cost of manufacturing in the U.S. and risk many of the 1.3…
EPA Administrator Pruitt Resigns
…Capitol Hill condominium from an energy lobbyist on very favorable rental terms. There were already concerns about the high cost of Pruitt’s travel and security detail, as well as the…
First 2017 Crop Report has Little Lingering Drought Effects
The latest Monterey County Crop Report that was recently released highlighted a four percent increase in the value of agricultural production in 2017. Despite certain weather and labor challenges, Monterey…
Senate Approves Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
…passed H.R. 1029, their own reauthorization of PRIA, with strong bipartisan support on a voice vote. A variety of agriculture, non-agriculture, environmental, and labor interests all have come out in…
Agri View: Evolution of the Tractor
…hundred dollars back then to something that cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars today. It took the tiny one-row instrument to one that could plant and plow up to…