Category: Labor
Hydroponic farming: Great Lakes Growers’ sustainable lettuce growing
Great Lakes Growers grows leafy greens and herbs. Read how the Ohio greenhouse grower works to grow sustainable hydroponics.
NCAE sees a light at the end of the tunnel in labor battle
There may be some good news coming on the labor front. Read why NCAE’s Michael Marsh is seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.
AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers
An ag labor group wants Washington to help growers. Learn what members of the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition are requesting from federal lawmakers.
John Hollay named new president and CEO of National Council of Agricultural Employers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers has named John Hollay its next president and CEO. Read more about the transition.
New guidelines revise H-2A filings, AEWR rates
New guidelines regarding H-2A filings and AEWR rates have been issued. Learn what’s changing on the labor front.
“Eye of the Storm” panel investigating labor rule added to NCAE labor forum
A new session has been added to the 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum. Read about how the forum is to tackle the DOL’s Interim Final Rule.
NCAE opens registration for 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum
Registration has opened for the 2025 Ag Employer Labor Forum. Read more about how the event can help ag employers deal with labor headaches.
Golden Stock Farms’ asparagus success
Golden Stock Farms asparagus has been growing asparagus since the 1960s. Learn about their secret to success.
ICE field raids harm growers, workers
ICE field raids are striking farm areas. Read more on how the federal raids are harming growers and workers
Industry groups welcome USDA farm labor survey ending
The USDA farm labor survey is being discontinued. Read how leading ag groups think about the survey’s ending will help the industry.
National ag groups applaud AEWR decision
National ag groups are applauding a court’s AEWR decision. Read how the AEWR Methodology rule change affects growers.
Charting the path ahead: Navigating H-2A reform
The path ahead for H-2A. Read how growers can navigate government rules and H-2A reform.
Farm Bureau shares MAHA recommendations
The Farm Bureau has shared its MAHA recommendations. Discover more about the four focus areas, including enhancements to support farmers.
Collection of H-2A certification fees to be temporarily suspended
A temporary suspension of collection of H-2A certification fees will take effect Sept. 2. Learn why the fees are being suspended.
Low-hanging fruit opportunities
The Trump Administration is bringing regulatory relief. Learn about the low hanging fruit opportunities ripe for reform.
2025 Ag Labor Survey shows grower worries over AEWR, labor rules
The 2025 Ag Labor Survey is out. Read more about the challenges pressing growers.
Legislation would provide path to legal status for certain immigrants
The proposed Dignity Act of 2025 would offer legal status to certain undocumented immigrants. Learn about what’s at stake for ag labor and American employers.
NCAE urges USDA to stop government grant abuse
A farmworker union is accused of abusing grants. Read more about the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ request for a USDA investigation.
MSU study shows farm labor changes, challenges
MSU studies farm labor issues. Learn about the labor changes and challenges that came from the Michigan farmworker survey.
Soaring AEWR costs: Adverse Effect Wage Rates harming growers
Adverse Effect Wage Rates are exploding. Read how the increases are harming growers and what states have the highest rates.