…to protect farmworkers’ rights and uphold the Agricultural Labor Relations Act. “Governor Newson has sent to Sacramento lawmakers the clear message that card check has no place in California,” said…
‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo?
…this report. ‘No’ to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo? Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025…
Use of H-2A Program More Than Triples Between 2010 and 2019
…certified by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) increased more than 220 percent between 2010 and 2019. The most significant drivers for the increase in H-2A workers were fruit, vegetable,…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety. The October 4 webinar will focus on cost effective almond IPM practices with short segments related to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
…safety and the cost of compliance, and the kick-off to National Farmer Health and Safety Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-17-21
…labor happening in D.C., and Western Growers launching an agtech workforce readiness campaign. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
…NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts states, “Americans are experiencing firsthand what the Secretary refuses to acknowledge, the effects of COVID and lack of labor are hurting consumers, and…
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
…Institute (NAMI) has also pointed out that labor is the primary driver of increased consumer prices. “American consumers of most goods and services are seeing higher costs, largely due to…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…Eligibility requirements for drought-impacted ranchers include having incurred transportation costs for feed sometime this year for livestock intended for grazing. USDA will be establishing a national cost formula to determine…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-13-21
…higher-skilled labor pool might be the key to keeping U.S. ag competitive and nationwide groups highlight the benefits of biofuel to help California reach its carbon-neutral goals. Tune in to…
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
…rail revenue. An American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report shows that over the last five years, the cost of shipping grain on railways has increased. Rail rates on corn, soybeans,…
Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive
…said that preparing farm employees for new technologies serves multiple purposes. Increasing mechanization to combat ongoing labor shortages in agriculture will require a more advanced skillset from employees. That progress…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
…given the drought conditions,” said Luke Matthews, Wildlife Programs Manager for the California Rice Commission. “So, this program provides cost-share payments to help operate groundwater pumps to create that habitat.”…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
…labor and trade. The letter states supplies of farm inputs like crop protectants, fertilizers, and seeds have been difficult to obtain, and expensive to purchase. Highway transportation of farm products…