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California Ag Today
With small farms making up the majority of U.S. agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation is pushing for policies that protect family-run operations. As California farmers face mounting challenges, new USDA attention could bring much-needed support.
Southeast Regional Ag News
North Carolina grower Faylene Whitaker shares with Congress how H-2A workers keep her farm running. She says without them, there would be no workforce—and no harvest.
California Ag Today
Senate Bill 628 aimed to support farm employers and workers affected by California’s overtime law. The bill was rejected along party lines despite support from farm groups and labor advocates.
California Ag Today
With an aging ag workforce and growing labor shortages, California educators are stepping up with free, hands-on video training to help prepare the farm workforce of tomorrow—available to anyone, anywhere.
California Ag Today
A new University of California report warns that dust storms—intensified by climate change—are threatening crops, livestock, and labor productivity. The study outlines both the causes and the consequences for the nation's top agricultural producer.
California Ag Today
From drones to robotic harvesters, new ag tech took center stage at a UC field day in Ventura County.
Line on Agriculture
Hawaii has pushed out California as the highest-paying state for farmworker wages.
California Ag Today
The USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released on November 20, brings insight into the rising costs of farm labor—and what it means for the future.
Southeast Regional Ag News
The hottest states in the U.S. need more temporary farm workers! That’s according to a report out from the American Immigration Council.
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers. From the agency, the money will go to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto Rico, through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.
California Ag Today
New H-2A final rule is being labeled as problematic by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives.
Farm of the Future
Finding qualified farm labor is a challenge everywhere in agriculture, but some are hesitant to figure out the H2A process.
Farm of the Future
With a lack of a reliable farm workforce, many American operations have turned to H-2A employees to fill the needs of their businesses.
Farm of the Future
As reliable ag labor becomes more challenging to find, autonomy is where some progressive farmers are looking to next.
California Ag Today
The USDA says farmers who hire H-2A laborers next year will be paying higher wages, and in some cases, the increase is large. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the increasing costs of farm labor.
Line on Agriculture
Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Gloria Montano Greene
Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal judge has now denied a request to block a federal rule change related to farm worker wages.
Farm of the Future
Ag technology doesn’t have to mean big venture capital bets on a world that’s drastically different than it is today.
Farm of the Future
Taking care of employees properly is an important part of modern farming.
Farm of the Future
FieldClock is trying to help farmers from clocking in and out to piecework to compliance through a digital app.