…financial impact on employers. As AgNet West previously reported, the cost of such an order would be around $11 billion and would likely lead to increased rates for employers. A…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…no aspect of farming, ranching or agricultural business that has been spared.” CFBF and the Farm Employers Labor Service, a Farm Bureau affiliate, asked farmers and ranchers to respond to…
The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online
…its low-cost of publishing, has severely damaged the news institutions we used to rely upon for information. The morning newspaper is hanging on by its fingernails. Television news takes its…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…of contractors that can supply additional equipment, personnel, and services. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will also be providing technical assistance to producers and providing cost share assistance in line…
Newsom Considers Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers Through Workers’ Compensation
…cost, the Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Board projects the mid-range cost to be around $11 billion. The overall cost could be as high as $33.6 billion. “I think that this…
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
…may not resolve all of issues related to ag labor, but it is a step in the right direction. The increasing cost and decreasing availability of labor are two significant…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…the Temporary Labor Certification. DHS will monitor the labor situation to determine if further changes will be needed. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
…The impact that COVID-19 is having on available labor can vary from region to region, but it is still a concern as the pandemic continues. “There are those businesses that…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…such as helping hungry families, preventing food waste and helping farmers gather some of the production cost back. “This is an opportunity for USDA to act quickly to produce a…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…a comprehensive survey of farmworker housing conditions, including labor camps and H-2A housing, resulting in statewide recommendations to ensure the health and safety of farmworkers AB 2956: Agriculture Labor Shortage…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
…pandemic, also how the pandemic has a hand in recent agriculture labor pressures. On the bright side, labor shortages and border restrictions in the E.U. due to the COVID-19 outbreak…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…stock up on N95 masks before wildfire season began with an understanding that the agricultural industry is going to require a substantial number for their labor force. Now with the…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…and helps provide steady labor for the agriculture sector during this time of uncertainty,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “H-2 labor is vital to the economy and food security of…