Labor
NCAE urges USDA to investigate undisbursed funds to farmers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to release federal funds designated to aid farmers in critical labor shortages and reduce irregular migration. In a letter to... more »
New administration brings ag policy changes
The U.S. agriculture sector is poised to witness significant shifts with the advent of the new Trump Administration and the 119th Congress. For agricultural employers, understanding the potential impacts of these policies on agricultural labor... more »
NCAE launches search for new president and CEO
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is seeking a new leader to fill its president and CEO position following the planned retirement of Michael Marsh at the end of 2025. Marsh, who announced his... more »
Stevenson’s Strawberries
Stevenson’s Strawberries began with one acre and almost five decades later is one of the most popular strawberry and pumpkin farms in Wayne, Maine, now growing 130 acres. It was back in the late 1970s... more »
U.S. growers face mounting labor challenges — share your insights with VGN
Agricultural labor is reaching a critical point, and specialty crop growers are feeling the strain more than ever. As workforce shortages persist and wages continue to rise, growers across the country are grappling with difficult... more »
Rural California concerned about deportation efforts
The U.S. Border Patrol’s rounding-up of migrants at border crossings has generated concern from the California Farm Bureau. There are reports of agriculture employees not leaving their homes or sending their children to school, according... more »
Michigan ag leaders spearhead H-2A education campaign
Michigan’s fruit and vegetable industry leaders have been working to educate the public and influence federal lawmakers about the burdens increasing Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) are having upon the state’s growers. The Protect our... more »
Specialty crop industry braces for policy shifts
As the second Donald Trump presidential administration begins governing, the agriculture community is watching to see how his policies could affect the specialty crop industry. Vegetable Growers News asked industry representatives to consider what the... more »
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