Labor

President-elect Trump congratulated by Farm Bureau

The American Farm Bureau Federation is congratulating President-elect Donald Trump. Zippy Duvall, president of the Washington, D.C.-based Farm Bureau issued these comments on the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the... more »

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... more »

NCAE farm labor rule lawsuit court hearing set

A court hearing is set for an ag labor group's lawsuit on a farm labor rule. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has scheduled a hearing for a lawsuit brought by... more »

West Coast Tomato Growers combine tradition, innovation

West Coast Tomato Growers is a longstanding generational farm that showcases diversity and supports military veterans. Founded in 1939 by Harry Singh Sr., Harry Singh and Sons built an agricultural legacy in Oceanside, California. The... more »

NCAE Ag Forum to address critical labor issues for U.S. farmers

Early bird registration for the National Council of Agricultural Employers' (NCAE) 2024 Ag Employer Labor Forum, which runs Dec. 4-6, ends Friday, Oct. 11. The event will be held at the M Resort in Las... more »

Port strike not expected to bring immediate shortages

The workers strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports isn't expected to bring immediate supply problems. That's the view of the USDA. In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does... more »

Ag employer, grower labor group changes name

WAFLA, an ag employer and farmworker labor group, is adjusting its formal name. The Lacey, Washington-based organization which addresses the labor needs of growers and farmworkers has changed its name to the Worker and Farmer... more »

IFPA Policy Retreat prepares industry advocacy for 2025 challenges

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) convened a Policy Retreat this month, gathering members of its U.S. Government Relations Council and Political Advisory Committee to lay the groundwork for its 2025 advocacy efforts. The event,... more »