Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the impacts of California’s minimum wage on ag labor costs. Tune in for…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…values from the previous year, with a total production value of $4.35 billion. Crop values were impacted by market demand and labor challenges. However, the decrease was mainly due to…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…opposition effort is being supported by local agriculture, labor, and residents that describe Measure J as “an assault on dairy farmers and the future of dairy production in California.” The…
Lawmakers Want Action Following Chevron Deference Ruling
…Department of Labor, have requested lists of existing and pending regulations that were upheld or could be defended under Chevron deference. Letters were sent to more than a dozen federal…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…industry. Producers are at the mercy of many uncontrollable factors, including extreme weather, natural disasters, pests and diseases, input costs and geopolitical unrest,” he said. “What producers should not have…
Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
…haven’t really had a lot of stability over the past couple of decades as it relates to our labor shortages and our labor costs in farm country,” he said. “This…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…these crops has decreased, partly because of high labor costs and urban encroachment. The strong U.S. dollar and falling commodity prices have also hurt exports, making U.S. products less competitive…
Payroll Costs for California Farmers Increased 244 Percent in 20 Years
…used data from the U.S. Census of Agriculture to look at payroll cost trends between 2002 and 2022. She said that payroll costs in California have increased 244 percent. “So,…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
…experienced the violations within the past year. Penalties are also capped for employers who proactively or reactively comply with the Labor Code and are being reduced for minor violations. Employers…
Week in Review: Wildfires Create Concerns for Winegrapes & PAGA Reform Arrives
Winegrapes and the farmers who grow them in Napa Valley are in constant peril each summer because of area wildfires. After months of discussions among California’s government officials, labor advocates,…
Summer Cookout Prices Up This Year
Your summer cookout could cost you more this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by bhofack2/DepositPhotos The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 summer cookout survey revealed…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-24-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, maximizing the value of available farm labor in the short-term. Tune in for…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
After months of discussions among California’s government officials, labor advocates, and businesses, an agreement has been reached to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The PAGA reform aims to…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the impact of ag labor challenges on the fresh produce industry and the…