Jackson Family Wines has been using H-2A labor to supplement their needs over the last few years, and Vineyard Manager Bart Haycraft said the merging of the two labor pools…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
Several regulatory changes will be affecting the cost of labor this year, including new labor laws that pertain to minimum wage, workday and overtime requirements, as well as paid leave…
Planning Ahead for Your Spring Garden
…other stuff that’ll make the garden more of a success but less labor intensive. Get to know the USDA zone you live in, and then consider what plants to grow…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently proposed changes to the advertising requirements for farm labor positions. The current rule requires employers to advertise available positions in local print newspapers…
DIY Mini Greenhouse for the Patio or Balcony
…doesn’t have to be a lot of work or cost a lot of money. And if you are short on space, such as only having a patio or balcony, you…
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
…industry. “Regulations in California increase per-acre production costs for citrus by about $700 per acre. That’s a big number. Furthermore, citrus is disadvantaged because its labor intensive,” Babcock said in…
Looking for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year
…nominated must have clearly represented the industry over a number of years in one or more of the following areas: finance, government, production agriculture, education, labor, research, communications, trade, and…
Celebrating National Eggnog Day
…a flavoring to food or drinks such as coffee, tea, breads, pies, cakes or puddings. I cup of eggnog will cost you about 223 calories. While gathering together with family…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…and Operating): Subcategory examples include Cost of Living Adjustment, Commercial Real Estate Costs, Land Costs, and Wage Growth Rate. Workforce: Subcategory examples include Labor Force Growth Rate, Unemployment Rate, and…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…— after more than 100 years — of the devastating pink bollworm. This pest cost U.S. producers tens of millions of dollars in yearly control costs and yield losses. Thanks…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…strenuous process drafting a version that both congressional houses could agree to. The farm bill will ultimately cost $867 billion over the next 10 years through a series of programs…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…Issues Center indicates that the increased tariffs could cost U.S. fruit and nut industries as much as $3.34 billion. The California table grape industry expressed appreciation when table grapes were…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The new program will create higher coverage levels to address deficiencies in the current program’s feed-cost formula. There will also be more flexibility for producers of…
Farmland Access Remains A Challenge for Young and Beginning Farmers
…or older. That is due in part to the high-cost of farmland making it difficult for farmers aged 40 and under to become landowners. Farmland prices have increased nearly two…