Podcasts about farm workforce modernization act

Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.

Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.

U.S. Representative, and new member of the House Ag Committee, Dan Newhouse says he'll keep pushing for his Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the new session of Congress.

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.

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.

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today's show includes how the tragic Baltimore Bridge collapse could affect agriculture, and Western Growers calls for action on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.

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.

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.

President Biden has a short temper and frequently lashes out at staff members with profanity-laden rants if they do not meet his expectations, according to a new Axios report. Antonio De Loera-Brust with the United Farm Workers, said the Farm Workforce Modernization Act would not just help farmworkers become U.S. Citizens and work legally in the U.S., it would help the U.S. Economy. Harvard University's admissions policies are once again being challenged. A group called Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a complaint with the US Department of Education last week alleging that the children of wealthy donors and alumni, who it says are overwhelmingly White, receive an unfair “legacy preference” in admissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden has a short temper and frequently lashes out at staff members with profanity-laden rants if they do not meet his expectations, according to a new Axios report. Antonio De Loera-Brust with the United Farm Workers, said the Farm Workforce Modernization Act would not just help farmworkers become U.S. Citizens and work legally in the U.S., it would help the U.S. Economy. Harvard University's admissions policies are once again being challenged. A group called Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a complaint with the US Department of Education last week alleging that the children of wealthy donors and alumni, who it says are overwhelmingly White, receive an unfair “legacy preference” in admissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers the reintroduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, lingering wine grape concerns as shipment remains down, a conversation on pesticides and comments from the Ag Research and Policy Center. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

Western Congressman Dan Newhouse says the key to getting this bill on to the President's desk… is gathering enough bipartisan support in the Senate.

Congressman Dan Newhouse comments on the labor shortage and the non-passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Legislators prepare to introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act into congress for the third time… after the much-needed farm labor reform stalled in the Senate yet again.

Let's dive into how the election results can impact current bills that are sitting between the House and the Senate… for example, a very important one to all of agriculture, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Let's dive into how the election results can impact current bills that are sitting between the House and the Senate… for example, a very important one to all of agriculture, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

USApple president Jim Bair talks about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and why Senate passage is so important.

USApple president Jim Bair talks about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and why Senate passage is so important.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session.

Syngenta Senior Manager of Federal Government and Industry Relations, Mary Kay Thatcher says the farm bill will be one of the year's big ag items to deal with.

Bob Quinn spoke with newly-elected US Soybean Board Executive Committee member April Hemmes on soybean oil and meal to overseas marketing and new processing plants coming to Iowa. He also talked with Spencer Chase from Agri-Pulse with latest news for farmers from Washington DC, including the status of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Al Kluis returns with commentary on today's commodity market trade and what targets his charts are showing for the next couple of weeks.

Rusty Halvorson provides an update on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and the impact it could have on farms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With only a couple of weeks remaining in the lame-duck legislative session in Congress, the Senate is feeling the pressure to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Jennifer Holliday was our host again today and she spoke with Adair County IA Farm Bureau Representative Beth Christiansen about the recent Iowa Farm Bureau ladership elections and some honors given to Adair County and its members. She also spoke with Aimee Bissell from the Iowa Corn Growers Association about a program to help more of Iowa's youth involved in agriculture. Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Soulutions analyzed the commodity marketplace as soybeans are gaining back yesterday's double-digit losses - and them some. In an our final segment we heard a recorded segment from Bob Quinn on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and use of antibiotics on the farm.

The clock is ticking for Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act before the end of the lame duck session.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act could help more farmers, the USDA is stepping-up to support tribal nations, and Congress is urged to revive the expanded child tax credit.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act could help more farmers, the USDA is stepping-up to support tribal nations, and Congress is urged to revive the expanded child tax credit.

The clock is ticking for Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act before the end of the lame duck session.

The California Farm Bureau and other ag groups are urging the Senate to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and Christmas tree imports climb higher.

Thursday's AOA began with Brian Basting, economist with Advance Trading, discussing the outlook for crops in South America and the friendship forming between Brazil and China over corn supplies. In segment 2, Robert White joined the show to review the new legislation authorizing E15 year round from Senators Fischer and Klobuchar. Dr. Michael Dykes, President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association joined the show in segment 3 to talk about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and the importance of getting more labor in the dairy supply chain. Doug Little, BASF Soybean Seed Marketing Manager, joined the show in segment 4 to review the performance of Xitavo soybeans.

EL PASO, Texas - The new chairman of the Texas Border Coalition has explained his immediate goal for the organization.El Paso County Commissioner David Stout said the goal is to secure passage of immigration and border management legislation in the lame duck session of Congress. Stout said the legislative measures TBC wants Congress to pass are contained in a new white paper just published by the group.Stout said the recommendations are limited to legislation that has more than a 50 percent chance of being enacted this year. That means no immediate push for comprehensive immigration reform, even the the group supports it. The recommendations include passing the Dream Act, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act; legislation to recapture thousands of unissued Green Cards and allow them to be reallocated for current use; and funding the Emergency Food and Shelter program operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assure that local governments and non-governmental organizations can carry on programs to address the needs of migrants entering the U.S.As for border management proposals, TBC urges Congress to pass the Bipartisan Border Solutions Act and the Securing America's Ports of Entry Act.Stout was appointed chair of TBC at the group's annual meeting in San Antonio earlier this month. This was also the meeting where the white paper was unveiled. Stout gave an exclusive interview to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service soon after becoming chair of TBC. This podcast contains the interview.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

Mykel Bickham, Director of Government Affairs at Edge Dairy Cooperative says the period between elections in November and the new congress in January, known as the Lame Duck period, is a really important time for issues like H2A reform. With the House flipping to republicans, an immigration bill is less likely to pass if it rolls into the new congress.

Let's dive into how the election results can impact current bills that are sitting between the House and the Senate… for example, a very important one to all of agriculture, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Fruit growers Mike and April Clayton say farm labor has been short every year for the past 15 years.

Welcome back to our discussion on the issue of farm labor shortages in the fresh produce sector. The fresh produce industry has struggled to obtain a sufficient amount of farm labor for a long time, and unlike other crops, fresh produce still requires humans, and lots of them, to harvest delicate fruits and vegetables.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would provide farmers and ranchers opportunities to expand.

An ag labor bill sits in the senate waiting for action after being passed through the House of Representatives earlier this year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would significantly improve California's ag labor shortages, and bolster food production in the state.

An ag labor bill sits in the senate waiting for action after being passed through the House of Representatives earlier this year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would significantly improve California's ag labor shortages, and bolster food production in the state.

Third generation Idaho family farmer talks about why the Farm Workforce Modernization Act is so important and why the ag community needs to be in contact with their lawmakers to let them know.

Third generation Idaho family farmer talks about why the Farm Workforce Modernization Act is so important and why the ag community needs to be in contact with their lawmakers to let them know.

Passed by the House of Representatives earlier this year, the bill now awaits movement in the Senate.

Kyle sits down this week to share some facts on why the Farm Workforce Modernization Act would actually hinder current business based immigration programs. Listen for all the updates! We know, the immigration system is messy! It's complicated and confusing, especially for those looking to gain a visa or hire foreign workers. Farmer Law PC's Immigration Guy, Kyle Farmer, knows all of the tricks of the trade. The firm specializes in innovative immigration solutions, some of which you'll get to hear about on this podcast. Tune in for commentary on immigration-related news and industry insights, and The Immigration Guy's thoughts on much more!If you're interested in talking with one of our Business Relationship Developers about solving your business labor needs, click the link and fill out your contact information. We will get back to you shortly!Sign up for our free webinars using the links below:H2A: https://share.hsforms.com/1eHfHv447S_iuMUANi5jT4wbupb3H2B: https://share.hsforms.com/1KLC0MF6oQWu4hohiILWhoQbupb3TN: https://share.hsforms.com/1WYtbRWFQSK-GN8YJVcjIKgbupb3Send an email to media@farmerlawpc.com if you'd like to be featured in an episode, if you have a question Kyle can answer, or if you'd like to purchase an advertisement on the podcast.Follow Kyle Farmer on LinkedIn, here.Subscribe to our monthly Immigration Insider Newsletter, here.You can find more information about Ferris and Grass Works by clicking here. **The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only. Listeners of this podcast should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained within the description do not create an attorney-client relationship between the listener and Kyle Farmer. **Produced & Edited By: Drew Tattam

In this episode, Liz Darrow talks with Edgar Franks about an upcoming statewide tour with Familias Unidas por la Justicia and Aline Prata about the super close election between Bolsanaro and Lula last week in Brazil.Songs in this episode:Negro Nagô by Banda Pj e RaizAmarElo by EmicidaSupport the Farmworker Solidarity tour! Members of Familias Unidas por la Justicia are taking a week off from the fields to join the tour and spread awareness about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Help make their participation in the tour possible  by making a one-time donation today! Donations are also needed to cover the costs of venues, materials, housing and food. Donate here.The current Brazilian election runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro is one of the most crucial elections in the world. At stake is not only the future of the Amazonian rainforest and the Indigenous people who live there, but also the future of democracy in Latin America. Ballot locationsfor Brazilians in diaspora in the US are extremely limited. As Aline mentions in this podcast, she will have to go to Washington D.C. to cast her ballot. You can provide solidarity support for this local peace and justice organizer by contributing to her Venmo @Aline-Prata.Support the show

From worker shortages to wage pressures, employers across the country are facing labor challenges – and the agricultural industry is no exception. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak with two guests on the forefront of today's workforce struggles.First up is Congressman Dan Newhouse, who represents Washington state's fourth congressional district. Rep. Newhouse tells us how his background in agriculture steers his policymaking, particularly with workforce issues. He also sheds light on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and its potential impacts on ag labor.Joining us next is Jackie Klipplenstein, Senior Vice President of Government, Industry and Community Relations with Dairy Farmers of America. She talks about her efforts to ensure the farmer-owned cooperative has an adequate workforce, including working with Congress to adjust and expand visa programs.The episode is sponsored by FOGG.Fogg has been in the dairy industry for more than 65 years. From single-serve to gallons of traditional milk, Fogg can fill it. Check Fogg out at go.foggfiller.com/dairy and see the difference in a Fogg."If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA's Melissa Lembke at mlembke@idfa.org.You can find The Dairy Download for free wherever you stream podcasts and at www.idfa.org/thedairydownload. Or take the hassle out of download times and subscribe below.

A bill to reform the country's ag labor language has received House support, but the measure is currently stuck in the Senate. Washington Republican Dan Newhouse, the lead House GOP member on the effort, joins Newsmakers to discuss that bill's prospects after offering his thoughts on inflation and work to fund the government in the new fiscal year.Then, Kristi Boswell with Alston & Bird, Michael Marsh with the National Council of Ag Employers and Craig Regelbrugge with AmericanHort discuss where things stand with the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and the broader ag labor discussion.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

In this episode, Liz Darrow talks with Edgar Franks and Alfredo Juarez about an action on August 26th in Olympia to demand that the governor declare a climate emergency as farmworkers continue to work long days in the heat.Sign the Food Chain Workers Alliance petition to oppose the Farm Workforce Modernization Act here.Read more about L&I's response to farmworker demands here.Song in this episode:Under Pressure by QueenSupport the show

“We 100% know and believe here in the produce industry that with proper immigration reform we will be able to increase efficiencies on the farm and therefore drive down the price of food at the grocery store.”   Lori Taylor (7:04-7:17) We're all feeling the pain of rising gas and grocery store prices. Everything is going up thanks to inflation, but one remedy to fix it is through immigration reform. Congress and the presidential administration hasn't passed any immigration reform since the Reagan Administration, which is why John Hollay, Director of Government Relations for the International Fresh Produce Association, has been working on immigration and labor policy for over 15 years.   Recently, Lori had the opportunity to join John and many other individuals representing different parts of the supply chain as a panelist for a press conference to showcase how and why this is the solution to focus on now if Congress wants to help lower our rising prices. A Texas A&M International University study just showed a direct correlation between the lack of immigration reform and the prices of groceries in the store, and quite simply, if farmers had access to the number of workers they need, they could grow more crops, and sell them to retailers and other parts of the supply chain at a lower price. Thankfully, this issue has been a bipartisan effort which helped the House pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act last year. With the Congressional election coming up in November, it's important now more than ever to raise this issue to the top to get Congress to act on immigration law reform.   “They needed 4,000 workers and they had only four Americans apply for the job. All four were hired, and out of the four only one or two showed up, and neither worked the full day. That's what we mean when we say there's a labor crisis on the farm.” Lori Taylor (18:27-18:49)   A great example of why immigration reform is necessary comes from one of TPM's active brand partners, a farm based in Yuma, Arizona, where most of our winter vegetables are grown along with a ton of export crops. This farmland has a high production rate and the owner shared with Lori just how difficult it was to get workers. The farm needed 4,000 workers for their harvest crew and in response to their job posting for it, only four applicants showed up. Out of the four American workers hired, only two showed up for work and didn't even stay the full day.    When farmers utilize the H-2A labor program, they must first utilize all of their resources to try and secure a domestic workforce, which as you can see, isn't that easy. It's much easier to secure the H-2A workforce because skilled laborers are able to come here, make a very good wage, go back to their native country and use it to support not just their immediate family, but oftentimes their extended family, giving them a quality of life that wouldn't be possible without a program that put them with American agriculture.   “We have come to expect, here in America, access to all kinds of fruits and vegetables all year round when these are fruits and vegetables that only used to be available during certain times of the year. In order to do that, we need to have the workforce that can deliver those food items and right now our farmers are struggling with that, different parts of the supply chain are struggling with that, so there's an increase in food prices because farmers can't plan ahead,” John tells us.   If we want to continue to produce the amount of fruits and vegetables our country demands, we need to empower farmers to have the highest rate of efficiency as possible and that must include an improved labor workforce, access to immigrant workforce, and different types of benefits for those who come here as employees that might want a pathway to citizenship. The other key benefit to hiring immigrant workers is many of them are skilled laborers and able to handle the hard, difficult work a farm demands, unlike many of our domestic workers. The lack of workforce has gotten so bad that many farmers have to plow over their healthy, plentiful crops. The supply we're demanding is being grown! But the supply for the workforce demanded to bring those crops from the field to the store isn't enough.   “Those workers really provide relief to all consumers out there by making sure there is a steady flow of fruits and vegetables.” John Hollay (24:03-24:18)   Part of the legislation the IFPA supports has an e-verify program which ensures immigrants that are coming over here to work are doing so legally. Farmers aren't experts in the type of paperwork and documents workers must show, so they aren't able to identify if papers are fraudulent or not, which is what e-verify takes care of. Border security is also a part of this legislation as these workers oftentimes go back to their home country every night (like in the case of Yuma, Arizona), and it's important to note that most of them don't even want a citizenship, either. They just want to do the hard work they're skilled to do, make a good income, and take it back to their homes in their own country.   If you're wondering what you can do to help pass immigration reform and lower our grocery prices, John says, “you need to be calling, you need to be emailing, and you need to be showing up when [members of Congress] show up when they speak in your communities at town halls. The people who show up, the people whose voices are the loudest, frankly are the ones that are heard. I would urge all your listeners to reach out to their members of Congress in any way they can whether it's in person, text, email, tweet… however it is going to be heard.”   Take it from someone who's worked as a former congressional staffer! John says that members of congress DO read your emails, texts and messages and it plays a huge role in helping them understand what matters.    How to get involved Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!  Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.    If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the push is on to convince Senators to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help both ag employers and workers.

In today's DriveTime, we discuss USDA's WASDE report, CRP Grassland sign-up, and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Why are farmworkers, who provide our food security system, so marginalized by the nation they feed? They work in conditions that are unlawful in other sectors and have skills that American born workers lack. On this episode of Power Station, we hear from two guests who know that farmworker parents want more for their children. This aspiration is made possible by scores of migrant Head Start centers serving the educational, safety and emotional needs of farmworker children from 3 months to 5 years old. Cleofas Rodriguez, a son of immigrants who worked in cotton fields, leads the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association, and created its unparalleled internship program. He advocates for these centers to be fully funded, for passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and is a passionate champion of farmworker children. His belief in them is validated by, among others, Jose Castellano, the son of a single farmworker mom who struggled until a Head Start center changed their lives. Jose now attends Tufts University. And he is a proud NMHSA intern, standing up for his community and telling his story on Power Station.

Farm Workforce Modernization Act sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse brings us up to date on why it's time for the Senate to pass this legislation.

Farm groups are split over the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and a new USDA trade undersecretary has been tapped. All that and more in today's DriveTime. 

New figures this week showed inflation is still impacting American consumers, but some slight moderation was also observed. There was also news on interest in the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program, leading to questions about the ability for the program to satisfy the existing demand with its present resources. This week's video also features thoughts on immigration and the future of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act from Chuck Conner with the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Allison Crittenden with the American Farm Bureau Federation, Dave Gagner with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Cal Poly's Ricky Volpe. Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD

Ag Labor remains one of the chief concerns for the farming community, not only due to increasing costs but also limited availability. Dan Newhouse, chair of Western Caucus says, unfortunately, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which has already cleared the House, is stalled in the Senate.

U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says enough time has passed, let's get the Farm Workforce Modernization Act through the Senate before it's too late.

U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says enough time has passed, let's get the Farm Workforce Modernization Act through the Senate before it's too late.

David Kohli of Allendale-Inc.com talks about Tuesday's grain market action. Farmers are still awaiting movement on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 could create a year-round variant of the H-2A visa program for workers in livestock agriculture. This would be important for dairy farmers, who don't have a year-round visa option now. Dairy Stream host Mike Austin talks with Brandon Davis, attorney at Phelps in New Orleans, Louisiana, about the requirements of H-2A, impact it has on the agricultural community and future possibilities. This episode is sponsored by Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.

Maria and Julio are joined by Norma Flores López, Chief Programs Officer at Justice for Migrant Women, and Reyna Lopez, Executive Director of Oregon's largest farmworker union: Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste or PCUN, to talk about the movement for justice and rights for farmworkers. They dive into how the record heat waves are affecting farmworkers, how the history of farming is rooted in slavery and what is needed to provide protection as well as a pathway to citizenship for farmworkers.ITT Staff Picks: Maurizio Guerrero writes about how undocumented farmworkers are facing deadly heat waves and worsening working conditions due to the climate crisis in this piece for In These Times. Jessica Fu writes about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and who it's really benefiting in this piece for The Counter. “The agricultural exemption from the FLSA not only allows children to work longer hours, at younger ages, than in any other industry in the U.S., but it also allows children to work in more hazardous conditions, according to [Human Rights Watch],” write Karen Coates and Valeria Fernández in this 2019 piece for Pacific Standard. Photo credit: AP Photo/Nathan Howard See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Congress is working on several immigration bills, including giving farm workers a path to citizenship. Ron Gibson from the Utah Farm Bureau is here to explain what reforms are really needed to keep Utah's ag industry going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Swanson, agricultural economist with Wells Fargo, offers his perspective on what the economic recovery might look like, particularly in the ag industry. U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) joins us to report on what he witnessed on a recent trip to the border with Mexico, plus he provides an update to his Farm Workforce Modernization Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show is filled with stories covering an upcoming decision on Ag Order 4.0, employers operating under federal leave parameters in compliance with state law, and Secretary Vilsack is hopeful the Farm Workforce Modernization Act if passed by the Senate will solve farm labor problems.  Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more.

Join us for a conversation with Bruce Goldstein, President of Farmworker Justice. He is an attorney with 40 years of experience practicing labor and civil rights law. We discuss agriculture, global markets, and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

New study shows fruit and vegetable consumption is down since 2004 among all age groups, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes in House and moves to the Senate.

3-19-21 AJ DailyEfficacy vs. Safety, adapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas, Angus Beef Bulletin. http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/02feb21/0221hn_B_VaccineType.htmlBeltway Beef Podcast: An Industry Perspective on the HAULS Act , adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. https://soundcloud.com/beltway-beef/an-industry-perspective-on-the-hauls-actNFU Supports Farm Workforce Modernization Act, adapted from a release by Hannah Packman, National Farmers Union.  https://nfu.org/2021/03/18/farm-workforce-modernization-act-creates-a-more-functional-compassionate-farm-labor-system/Cattle on Feed Analyst Estimates, adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group. http://www.dailylivestockreport.com/documents/dlr%2003-17-21.pdfToday's AJ Daily was compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. 

A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.

An ebbing COVID-19 pandemic, an appreciation of the labor crisis in agriculture, and a heightened bipartisan desire for immigration reform all make 2021 a unique opportunity for progress in ensuring a secure dairy workforce if the moment is seized, NMPF Senior Director of Government Relations Claudia Larson says in a Dairy Defined podcast. “This window of opportunity, I think if we don't seize it, we're not entirely sure when it will open again,” Larson said. If people want to become involved, your voice will have an impact with your members of Congress.” The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan attempt to address ag labor needs, may reach the floor of the House of Representatives this week. Larson said support for the bill is important to build momentum in the Senate to reach its own agreement, noting that people who want to urge their own lawmakers to act can do so by becoming a Dairy Advocate here. 

Study shows, land-grant universities in need of funding for repairs and renovations to facilities, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced to the House of Representatives.

For the first time, Georgia is ranked among the top 10 Ag Exporting States in 2020, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced in the House of Representatives.

A Passion to Serve host Don Kuchnicki speaks with Farmworker Justice senior staff attorney Iris Figueroa about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

This week's guest on Open Mic is U.S. Representative Ted Yoho. The Florida 3rd district representative appreciates the intent of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act approved by the House Judiciary Committee, but shares flaws he believes will prevent the language from becoming law. Yoho says President Trump's USMCA isn't in the best interest of his state but stands with him to hold China accountable for unfair trade practices. He also discusses concerns about antibiotics and Florida's orange producers.