Labor
Florida agriculture employment up 29 percent in 13 years
About 1.56 million people worked full- or part-time in agriculture, natural resources and food industries in 2014, an increase of about 40,000 workers from 2013, and nearly 29 percent from 2001, according to a new... more »
New overtime rule outrages California growers
On Sept. 12, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that will phase in new overtime rules for the state’s agricultural workers beginning in 2019. The standard overtime threshold for most California industries is eight... more »
Governor signs overtime bill for California farmworkers
Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1066 into law on Sept. 12, expanding overtime for farmworkers. The California legislature passed the bill on a 44-32 vote. Industry groups have released statements regarding the bill's signing. California... more »
California legislature approves farm worker overtime bill
The California legislature has approved a bill that would expand overtime rules for farm workers. Assembly Bill 1066, passed on a 44-32 vote, now heads to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. The bill would offer farm workers time-and-a-half... more »
Food safety, labor complicate vegetable growing at Uesugi Farms
Joe Aiello has seen plenty of changes since he bought Uesugi Farms in 1979, mainly in the areas of food safety, irrigation and labor. Farming today requires complex management skills and greater patience – patience... more »
Ag groups help launch Reason for Reform campaign
The Partnership for a New American Economy (NAE) recently released 51 new economic research reports (one for every state plus the District of Columbia) and launched the Reason for Reform campaign. The campaign was created to... more »
USDA awards $26 million for affordable farmworker housing
USDA has awarded $26 million to help provide housing for farmworkers in nine rental communities in four states. The funding will support 439 rental units in California, Florida, Kansas and Texas. The funding is provided through... more »
New York Farm Bureau seeks to intervene in labor lawsuit
New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) is seeking to intervene in a farm labor lawsuit filed against New York state and Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The farm organization will file a motion today in State Supreme Court... more »
Avoid ticks when scouting crops in Michigan
June is the typical time in Michigan to check field emergence and early season pest problems. As you start visiting fields, keep ticks in the back of your mind, especially if you live in the... more »
Labor shortages cause crop, sales losses
In recent years, Michigan’s vegetable growers have experienced crop and sales losses as a result of seasonal labor shortages. They’ve also passed on opportunities to expand production because of concerns about labor availability, according to... more »
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