…six machine riders, and now we’re down to using a couple,” Hartwig said. “The automation side has certainly helped us out on the labor front.” The base price being paid…
Trump Endorsed Immigration Bill Could Harm Farm Labor
A bill endorsed by President Donald Trump that would change the U.S. immigration system may harm farm labor. The bill by Republican Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue…
Mexico Releases NAFTA Goals
…the renegotiation effort, set to begin August 16th. Mexico is also seeking greater labor market integration and a strengthening of energy security, according to Reuters. Additionally, Mexico is looking to…
Agri View: Soybean Potential
…accepted that the answer will not be more plants per acre. Nor fertilizer and labor. But, a plant that produces more pods and pods that produce more beans. Well, that…
How’s Your Agriculture Labor Availability?
The California Farm Bureau Federation is conducting an Agricultural Labor Availability Survey to get a better understanding of how labor concerns are affecting family farmers and ranchers in California. CFBF…
Readout on Principals Meeting on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force
…White House, Treasury, Labor, Justice, Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and USDA staff. Secretary Perdue noted that the Task Force met for the first time at USDA on…
NMPF Proposal to Improve H-2A for Dairy Advances Thanks to Rep. Newhouse
…the U.S. Department of Labor interprets the existing program, which restricts the visas only to the temporary and seasonal labor needs of agricultural employers,” he said. Mulhern NMPF Immigration Task…
GEM Avocados Getting Industry Interest
…or gold color. A benefit of the GEM variety is that because the trees are generally smaller compared to Hass, it can reduce the amount of labor needed during harvest….
H-2A Visa Program May Be Expanded
…getting dairy employers the labor they need. Labor isn’t as on board with the deal. United Farm Workers President Arturo Rodriguez called the program deeply flawed and was “stunned” that…
National Hot Dog Day
…for hot dogs kicked off on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that Americans will eat seven billion hot dogs during…
Investing in the Future of Ag Technology
…sector stem from the rising cost of production. The increased amount of regulation, a shortage of labor and a rising minimum wage also contribute to the need for future investment….
USTR Releases NAFTA Negotiating Objectives
…that the current agreement is unequipped to address. The negotiating objectives also include adding a digital economy chapter and incorporating and strengthening labor and environment obligations that are currently in…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
…innovation is crucial for continued success as farmers work to navigate increasing laws and regulations on labor, environmental concerns, food safety, and trade. One of the most beneficial advancements available…
Agri View: Growing Population Challenges
…see, between 1950 and 2015 production of all farm products grew 169 percent. They did it on less land, and with less labor. You don’t need to be a scientist…