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.

Proposed Overtime Tax Credit for CA Farms Fails in Committee

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's Overtime Law Not Working and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
UC-Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill's research shows California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

Alabama Farmers Federation Nominations and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and

Extension personnel for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation by the deadline of June 6, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

CA Ag Operations Awarded Big Dollars for Labor Stabilization

California Ag Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers

Failed Bills to Watch Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of bills that would not have been ideal for agriculture failed to make it through the last legislative session in Olympia, but Washington Farm Bureau's Director of Governmental Affairs, Bre Elsey says they'll likely be back.

EPA Issues Dicamba Ruling and Gas Prices Rise Again

The Agribusiness Update
Following an Arizona District Court’s vacating of the 2020 registration of over-the-top dicamba products, the EPA issued an Existing Stocks Order, and for the fourth straight week, the nation's average price of gas has risen 8.7 cents from a week ago to $3.26 per gallon.

Agriculture: Responsible for 15% of All U.S. Employment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Commissioned by 25 food and agriculture groups, the Feeding the Economy Report highlights the impact of the food and agriculture sector.

Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles

The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.

Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles

The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.

University of Florida Intercropping Study and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles

The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Intercropping study, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.

Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.

U.S. Economy Creates 315,000 Jobs in August

Southeast Regional Ag News
Labor challenges, including in agriculture, are still of much concern.

Ag Exports Up Nearly 25% and Ag Employment Stable for Past Decade

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Ag Exports for 2021 running nearly 25% higher, and Ag wages and employment remain stable over past decade.

Georgia Peanut Commission Photo Contest and Ag Exports Higher

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through October, and U.S. Ag Exports in 2021 are nearly 25% higher.

COVID Impact on Oregon Wine Pt 3

Fruit Grower Report
The numbers are in and show the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out nearly four years of robust growth for Oregon's wine industry.

COVID Impact on Oregon Wine Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The numbers are in and show the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out nearly four years of robust growth for Oregon's wine industry.

COVID Impact on Oregon Wine Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The numbers are in and show the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out nearly four years of robust growth for Oregon's wine industry.

Fresh Produce Exports Mixed and Match.Graze Website

The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show fresh produce exports mixed, and new website, Match.Graze, matches cattle producers with farmers who have grazing land.

Fresh Produce Exports Mixed and USDA & Alabama Sally Recovery

The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show mixed results for produce exports, and reminder to Alabama residents that USDA has assistance for Hurricane Sally recovery.