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Fam Labor Survey Released
Line on Agriculture
Hawaii has pushed out California as the highest-paying state for farmworker wages.
California's Climate Disclosure Bills and H5N1 in Dairy Workers
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge refused to halt enforcement of California’s climate disclosure bills, despite a legal challenge by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a new study recently showed some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Hurricane Helene Losses and H5N1 in Dairy Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Ag production losses Florida experienced from Hurricane Helene have now been estimated between $40.3 million and $162.2 million, and a new study recently showed some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Ag Labor Answers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today, but will the new administration help find answers?
California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
California Voters Save Big Farms and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
A major victory for the meat industry as California voters in Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Spotted Lantern Fly in Georgia and CDC Testing More for H5N1
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has received confirmation from the USDA that the first detection of Spotted Lanternfly was made in Fulton County last month, and a recent study shows some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Ag Labor Answers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Finding adequate labor for agriculture may be the biggest challenge facing farmers today, but will the new administration help find answers?
Int'l Fresh Produce Assoc Lawsuit and Pumpkins Grown in Every State
The Agribusiness Update
The International Fresh Produce Association and nine co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit contesting the Department of Labor’s regulatory overreach, and pumpkins are grown commercially in every U.S. State, for cooking and baking to decorating and jack-o'-lanterns.
CDC on H5N1 in Washington and Agtech Jobs on the Rise
The Agribusiness Update
The Centers for Disease Control is in Washington state after reports surfaced of four workers who potentially have bird flu, and Californina farmers with autonomous tractors and other high-tech equipment are having no problem finding agtech operators with “video game experience.”
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Well System Proposal Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Health is proposing a new regulation for shared wells that could leave many farmworkers without affordable on-farm housing.
Well System Proposal Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Health is proposing a new regulation for shared wells that could leave many farmworkers without affordable on-farm housing.
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
Heat Illness Prevention and Farm Loan Delinquency Improved
The Agribusiness Update
Over the past two decades, heat illness awareness and prevention has become a major focus for farms that rely on workers to harvest crops and perform other essential work, and Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023.
Heat Illness Prevention and Farm Loan Delinquency Improved
The Agribusiness Update
Over the past two decades, heat illness awareness and prevention has become a major focus for farms that rely on workers to harvest crops and perform other essential work, and Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023.
Addressing Ag Labor Challenges
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.
Landmark Lawsuit Against Department of Labor
Southeast Regional Ag News
New rules would require agricultural employers to allow temporary foreign farm workers to form unions.
H5N1 Vaccine and Renewable Diesel Displaces Biodiesel
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines, and renewable diesel has displaced biodiesel in Renewable Fuel Standard volume mandates.