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California Farms Weather Labor Fears
California Ag Today
Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.
Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.
Farmer Sentiment Up Slightly and Dairy Industry Urges Labor Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment held steady in September as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point to a reading of 126, and the dairy industry addresses urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
Farm Labor Scarcity Grows and Food Animal Vet Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the mass deportations, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a commitment to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S.
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.
Schiff, Curtis Urge USDA to Boost Firefighting Capacity
California Ag Today
According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.
$1B is Just the Start, Says Water Blueprint
California Ag Today
California Citrus Mutual shares that the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley is calling for major investment to tackle the state’s growing water crisis.
Cling Peach Season Brings Sweet Quality, Sour Uncertainty
California Ag Today
California growers report high-quality fruit but face yield drops, labor challenges, and cannery concerns.
Regional water picture for Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Department of Water Resources hydrologist Dave Hoekema gives us regional pictures of the water year ahead of us.
New Oregon Housing Rules and Ag Groups Welcome Trump
The Agribusiness Update
Oregon farmers say NEW farmworker housing rules are not affordable and could lead to workforce shortages, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.
New Oregon Housing Rules and Ag Groups Welcome Trump
The Agribusiness Update
Oregon farmers say NEW farmworker housing rules are not affordable and could lead to workforce shortages, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.
Deportation and Migrant U.S. Farmworkers
Southeast Regional Ag News
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday confirmed he would declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations of migrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Sid Freeman
Idaho Ag Today
Canyon County farmer Sid Freeman, farms 250 acres just outside Middleton in southwest Idaho.
Cal Farm Bureau in D.C. and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau board and members were in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to advocate on issues including passing the 2024 Farm Bill, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
California Pistachio Record Crop and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.