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The Wait for Vidalias Is Almost Over
Southeast Regional Ag News
April 13 launches the short but celebrated season for Georgia’s famously sweet and versatile onions.
Onboarding That Works
California Ag Today
A structured training process makes all the difference in agriculture.
Learning the Ropes
Southeast Regional Ag News
Proper onboarding prevents costly mistakes and builds confidence in the field.
Ag Priorities in Olympia
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association came into this year’s legislative session with a list of priorities and will leave with plenty of following up to do.
Finding Help in Agriculture
California Ag Today
Short-term labor, internships, and apprenticeships offer different solutions for farms and ranches.
Rebuilding the Ranch Workforce
California Ag Today
A new podcast examines why agriculture’s labor pipeline is failing and what comes next.
Finding the Next Generation
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new podcast explores how agriculture can attract, train, and retain skilled employees.
New California Ag Laws and Holiday Food Sales
The Agribusiness Update
Several new state laws go into effect this week impacting California agriculture, and U.S. food sales generally increase annually over time, but distinct seasonal patterns emerge each year.
Cotton Farmers on Bridge Payments and Holiday Food Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The highest per-acre payments from the Bridge Assistance Program will go to rice farmers, but Cotton farmers are second at $117.35 per acre, and U.S. food sales generally increase annually over time, but distinct seasonal patterns emerge each year.
Citrus Mocktails Meet Lighting in Tampa Bay
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida orange juice is finding fresh ways to shine this season, from the grove to Tampa Bay Lighting game days.
H-2A cutbacks
Idaho Ag Today
New estimates show farmworkers stand to lose $4.4 to $5.4 billion annually.
Stay Almond-Ready With Your Continuing Education
California Ag Today
Finish your free DPR and CCA credits through the Almond Learning Hub before the year ends.
Mini Warn Act for Agriculture
Fruit Grower Report
A new law requires employers to give 60-day notice when laying off workers to help with their transition, but is it intended for seasonal farm workers?
Proposed Visa Changes Could Cut Farm Labor Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new federal proposal could lower required farmworker wages and ease labor pressures across Georgia and the Southeast.
Mass Layoffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.
Mass Layoffs - Normal
Fruit Grower Report
A news story recently sent confusion and concern throughout the ag community when it was reported Northwest Farm Management was permanently laying off nearly 300 workers.
H2A Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There are three big changes that need to be made to the H-2A foreign guestworker visa program before more farmers are forced out of business, and WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum says the time has come!
New Avian Influenza Case Confirmed in Backyard Flock in Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
Officials confirm HPAI in Henry County, Georgia; risk to food supply and humans remains very low.
Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule
California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.
AFBF: Farmers Win Relief from Wage Hike RuleThe court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Organization says the court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.