…the farm labor workforce, a 19 percent increase since 2009. However, farms operated by women earn 40 percent less income compared to male-dominated farms. From the National Association of Farm…
AgNet Weekly: NAFB President Joe Gill on S1669, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act
…Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging 19:13 June 8, 2024: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues 09:58 May 18, 2024: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11, 2024:…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…conditions. Forced Labor has no place in the US supply chain,” he said. “And that’s why I’ve been proud to work to make sure that we can get enforcement actions…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Doug LaMalfa on Farm Labor Working Group
Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working…
Week in Review: Winegrapes Benefit from Winter Weather & Tulare Lake Starting to Recede
…region, state officials announced that the lake’s water levels have begun to recede. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group, to focus…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
…and high costs. Supporters of the bill expressed appreciation for its reintroduction, after not moving forward when it was originally introduced in 2022. “Congress needs to tackle head on the…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
Congress is looking into farm labor needs around the nation, but it is a challenging task. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-30-23
…management, new EPA requirements to cost the specialty crops industry, and a conversation on pesticide regulations and the impacts they have on the future of the industry. Tune in to…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…have all gone up in cost.” The marketbasket survey shows a year-to-year increase in the cost of hamburger buns, beef and potato salad, while there are drops in the cost…
Almond Update: ‘Benefits Far Outweigh the Cost’ for Cover Crops
…the practice as he’s seen incremental benefits that make it worth the cost. “I would just encourage everybody to cover crop. The benefits for the bees and also for the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-28-23
…in California and a new legislative working group to address farm labor. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
A new Agricultural Labor Working Group has been established to focus on the consistent issues that farmers have been facing with regard to labor. The bipartisan group was announced by…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-20-23
…water basins, the cost of converting land to rice production, and the results from a California wheat variety survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
…Aubrey Bettencourt said the next round of LandFlex has been announced. Labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association continue creating uncertainty. The International…