Category: Labor
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.
Trump administration teases ag worker solution
President Trump has teased an ag worker solution. Read Michael Marsh’s ideas on how the administration can help ag employers.
Farm groups react to DOL H-2A final rule suspension
The DOL has suspended an H-2A worker protection rule. Read how industry groups are reacting to the change.
Labor Department suspends H-2A worker protection rule
The H-2A worker protection rule has been suspended. Read more about the Labor Department’s halting the contested H-2A worker protection rule.
NCAE celebrates suspension of worker protection rule
The DOL has suspended a key worker protection rule. Learn what an ag labor employers’ group thinks about the suspension.
NCAE works with Trump administration to develop solutions to strengthen ag
NCAE works with Trump officials on farm labor solutions. Learn what the group is doing to shape ag workforce policy.
UPDATED: Trump comments on ag workers
Industry welcomes comments that seem to suggest support for changes in immigration action to avoid target ag workers. Read what the president is proposing.
Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency
A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.
Judge sets hearing for AEWR challenge
AEWR faces legal challenge as federal judge sets hearing date. Learn what’s at stake for farmers and ranchers.
NCAE advocates to cut red tape crippling ag
NCAE urges the DOJ to eliminate harmful regulations hurting U.S. agriculture. Learn which rules they say are crushing farmers.
Preparing for labor policy changes
Challenges surrounding labor are growing more complex. Learn more about how growers can navigate the shifting ag labor landscape.
Bridging the political divide
Politics were different in the past. Learn how one political leader helped shape immigration policy by reaching across the aisle.
Farm market challenges: Labor, input costs drive farm market pricing
Inflation, inputs and labor press farm markets. Learn about the challenges facing farm market operators in this year’s Farm Market Survey.
innov8.ag buys ag labor tracking firm
AgTech company innov8.ag has acquired 2nd Sight Bioscience. Learn how the move will help specialty crop growers improve labor efficiencies.
H-2A hiring strategies support Bellair Farms
H-2A labor support from másLabor brought stability to Bellair Farm. Learn how smart hiring builds a reliable, professional farm workforce.
Trump suggests legal pathway for undocumented farmworkers amid deportation push
Trump has suggested a legal path for undocumented farmworkers who leave and reenter the U.S. Get more details on his comments.
EFI streamlines worker certification program
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has streamlined its workforce certification process. Learn how the change impacts growers and farmworkers.
NCAE urges USDA to investigate undisbursed funds to farmers
The NCAE is urging the USDA to release funds designated to aid farmers. Read how the undisbursed funds are putting a strain on farmers.
New administration brings ag policy changes
The Trump administration has brought big changes to U.S. agriculture. Learn more about the potential impacts of these policies on ag labor.