…the welfare reforms of 1996. Our reforms rein in the cost of the program by enforcing the asset and income tests, ending recruitment activities that increase enrollment, and preventing states…
Growers Tell Lawmakers about Labor Shortages
…at House Ag Subcommittee hearing in Washington D.C. this week, fruit and vegetable farmers drove home just how dire the situation can be, when ag labor is in short supply….
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…Employers, GA Department of Labor chairman, charter member of the GA Agri Leaders, vice president of the GA Growers Association – H2A Labor Group and USA Farmers board. Bill has…
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
Agriculture leaders are voicing their support for the immigration reform bill proposal and what it means for ag labor. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Ag Labor and Immigration Are Top Concerns
…to be a resolution soon, when it comes to immigration and ag labor. For Groot’s full comment on the issues of ag labor and immigration, watch the video report by…
AgNeTVideo Report: Ag Labor Issues
Full, uncut comment: Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot discusses labor issues and immigration reform. For more AgNeTVideo reports, click here….
Possible Deal Coming in Ag Labor Dispute
Senator Diane Feinstein suggests a resolution may be coming very soon in the dispute between the labor union and the ag industry. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or…
Breaking News: Possible Deal in Ag Labor Dispute
AgNet West has learned there is a possible agreement reached in the ongoing dispute between the farm labor union and the agriculture industry. No details of the agreement are released…
Heat Illness Prevention Training
…open or download audio report. With another hot California summer approaching, heat illness prevention is a top priority for farm labor contractors and others in agriculture. Contractors and farmers will…
Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013
…When asked what he thought was a key issue for California agriculture in 2013, he said: Nitrates. In addition to nitrates, Wenger said other key issues are water and labor….
Heat Illness Training
…educate farm labor contractors, growers and supervisors about heat illness prevention regulations will be held on Thursday, April 4, in Easton. The seminar is designed to reduce the problems of…
Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference
…Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Wenger touched on issues like dairy protests, water, pesticides, and labor. On the topic of dairy, Wenger said there’s no clear solution to…
Farm Bureau Urges New Ag Labor Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation talks to congress about a new ag labor guest-worker program. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report American Farm Bureau Federation President…
New License Plate Supports Agriculture
…the words “Food, fiber, fuel, flora.” Proceeds from the plate will go to the National FFA, 4H and other agricultural education programs. The plates will cost $50 originally, and $40…