Category: Labor
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.
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.