Category: Labor
Red Sun Farms grows through vertically integrated greenhouse operations
Discover how Red Sun Farms’ vertically integrated greenhouse operations ensure quality, sustainability, and year-round fresh produce supply.
Farm Labor Regulatory Updates: How Trump’s Cabinet Picks Could Reshape Ag Workforce Policy
Learn how Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape farm labor policy, from H-2A visas to wage rates, and what it could mean for growers.
Fresh Views: Individuals key to ag advocacy
American agriculture is at a time of economic uncertainty. Read how individuals are key to agricultural advocacy.
H-2A rule blocked
A judge has blocked a Department of Labor rule. Learn more about the ruling that affects worker retaliation.
NCAE works to secure labor wins for America’s farm families
A Department of Labor’ lawyer’s arguments didn’t impress a judge. Read an inside account of the court hearing.
American Farm Bureau sets new year’s policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th convention on Jan 28 adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025.
Farmworker of the Year nominations being accepted
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Americans’ tables.
USDA increases funding for new specialty crop program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
Nationwide H-2A worker protection rule overturned by Mississippi court
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April.
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Court ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections
A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions.
New CEO named at másLabor
másLabor, a leading labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June.
Georgia growers bracing for 9% AEWR rate increase
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR).
Court rulings highlight challenges with H-2A labor compliance
Learn about court rulings challenging H-2A labor compliance as growers face wage inflation and costly DOL regulations across the U.S.
Ag Labor Review: Candid discussions regarding ag labor dilemmas
I called a friend in California the other evening. As soon as he picked up, I could tell that I had roused him from slumber.
IFPA responds to presidential election
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is poised to collaborate with new U.S. leadership on fresh produce initiatives.
President-elect Trump congratulated by Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump.
Ag Labor Review: Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. We have heard this before but rarely, as I write this column less than three months out from the 2024 general election, have those consequences been so elusive to discern for agricultural employers.
NCAE farm labor rule lawsuit court hearing set
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations.