…in the announcement. The U.S. Department of Labor has finally revealed what the Adverse Effect Wage Rate will be for 2021, with California ranking as the third-highest rate in the…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
…a long period of time even if they tried to. Basically, the price was zero and they were having to pay the cost of storage on that cotton.” The uncertainty…
New AEWR from Department of Labor Brings California Up To $16.05
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has finally revealed what the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) will be for 2021. Employers of H-2A workers will now know what wage expectations…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
…for tomato producers in California. The National Industrial Hemp Council and The Hemp Industries Association are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. With labor a constant concern for California…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…us if the labor shortage does get worse in the future.” Labor availability has been a continuous challenge in agriculture. Some projections estimate that the issue will continue to become…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
…or winery that best demonstrates smart business through efficiencies and cost savings from implementing sustainable practices. Finally, the Leader Award is presented to an operation that inspires others with their…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…federal assistance awards to support COVID-19 response. Similar allowances issued by the Agricultural Marketing Service is also being sought in relation to exemptions for unallowable costs. Allowable cost examples from…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…weeders are not without limitations, however. The weeders are unable to address lettuce doubles in fields which will require a hand crew to remove. Equipment cost can also be a…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…UC Davis. This is a contract through the California Labor Workforce Development Agency,” said Theresa Kiehn, President, and CEO of AgSafe. “In this project, AgSafe is going to be providing…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…noted. A legal track has also been added to the INNOVATE program. The speakers will address current labor concerns and answer questions about what may be coming in the future….
Keeping Almond Orchards Safe from Nematode Damage
…an approved lab and that lab will send back a report as to whether or not you have a problem with nematodes. The cost of that lab analysis is covered…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
…the process of being developed,” Kaplan noted. “The cure can’t be worse than the problem and we don’t want to recommend something that’s so cost-prohibitive that by adopting those practices…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
…cost of approved restoration activities. As much as 90 percent of cost-share assistance is available for limited resource, socially disadvantaged, and beginning farmers and ranchers. Producers will most often need…