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A Labor Plague on U.S. Ag
California Ag Today
The American Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to USDA and the Department of Labor on the issue.
FWMA Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has now sat in committee for over a year, but the bill's sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse isn't giving up on it.
FWMA Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has now sat in committee for over a year, but the bill's sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse isn't giving up on it.
'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
Above Normal Hurricane Season and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
Forecasters at the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are expecting an above-normal hurricane season, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
National FFA Leader Sitting on National Workforce Readiness Council
Line on Agriculture
For the first time, agriculture is being represented when it comes to identifying what gaps there are in workplace readiness on the Workplace Readiness Council.
NASDA Prioritizes Ag Workforce Issues
Line on Agriculture
National Association of State Department's of Agriculture continues to push for a reliable ag workforce.
Challenges for Fresh Produce Supply and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Global challenges continue to affect players along the fresh produce supply chain, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.
Challenges for Fresh Produce Supply and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Global challenges continue to affect players along the fresh produce supply chain, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.
Labor Regulations Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a farmer who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, you’ve now got NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.
Labor Regulations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you’re a farmer who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, you’ve now got NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.
Farm Labor Program Grants for U.S. Ag Employers
Line on Agriculture
Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Gloria Montano Greene
Continuing to Address Vet Shortages
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, formerly known as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act, has now been reintroduced in both the House and Senate.
FWMA Reintroduced Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Is the “third time a charm?” Well, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse and others who reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the House recently certainly hope so.
FWMA Reintroduced Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Is the “third time a charm?” Well, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse and others who reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the House recently certainly hope so.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced and New Strain of African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington and California Rep Zoe Lofgren reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and Chinese scientists discover a new strain of the African Swine Fever.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced and New Strain of African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington and California Rep Zoe Lofgren reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and Chinese scientists discover a new strain of the African Swine Fever.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farmers who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, now have NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.
Labor Revisions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farmers who understands the challenges of finding an adequate workforce, now have NEW revisions to the H-2A visa program.
Secure Border Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Secure Border Act of 2023 has passed in the House and now moves on to the Senate and Representative Dan Newhouse says he voted for it because it includes both border security and ag workforce reform.